When rolling a standard six-sided die, what is the likelihood that the outcome is either odd or greater than 2?

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1/6

1/3

2/3

3/4

5/6

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To find P(O U > 2), we calculate P(O) + P(>2) - P(O & >2). The probability of rolling an odd number (1, 3, 5) is 3/6, and the probability of rolling a number greater…

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RohitMay 4, 2024

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What this question tests

What it tests

Your ability to compute probabilities of single and compound events, including 'at least one' questions.

Common trap

Forgetting to use the complement for 'at least one', or treating dependent events as independent.