Chapter 13, Problem 9GRFC

To determine

To calculate; to find the probability of given outcome, when a die is rolled.

Answer to Problem 9GRFC

Solution: $P\left(odd\right)=\frac{1}{2}or50\%$

Explanation of Solution

There are 3 odd numbers on a die: $1,3and5$

There are 6 possible outcomes: $1,2,3,4,5and6$

  $\begin{array}{l}P\left(odd\right)=\frac{numberoffavorableoutcomes}{numberofpossibleoutcomes}\\ =\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}\end{array}$