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If a six-sided dice is rolled, what is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4?

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If a six-sided dice is rolled, what is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4?
  1. 13\frac{1}{3}
  2. 23\frac{2}{3}
  3. 16\frac{1}{6}
  4. 12\frac{1}{2}

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - \(\frac{1}{3}\)
The numbers greater than 4 on a die are 5 and 6, two of six equally likely outcomes, so P=26=13P = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}. 12\frac{1}{2} would be the chance of a number of 4 or more.

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