A die is thrown what is the probability of a getting 5 up?
1. 1/13
2. 3/7
3. 2/3
4. 1/6
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Correct Answer – Option 4 : 1/6
Formula used:
P(E) = n(E)/n(S)
Where, n(S) → sample space, n(E) → favourable event
Calculation:
Let S be the sample space
S = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
N(S) = 6
Let E be the event of getting 5
⇒ n(E) = 1
P(E) = n(E)/n(S)
⇒ 1/6
∴ Probability of a getting 5 up is 1/6