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The probability of throwing an even number on a fair, six-sided die
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The probability of throwing an even number on a fair, six-sided die |
\(\frac{6}{3 }\) |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Re: The probability of throwing an even number on a fair, six-sided die
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14 Jan 2022, 05:43
14 Jan 2022, 05:43
Column A
Probability of even number : {2,4,6} on a six sided die is
3/6 = 0.5
Column B : 6/3 = 2
So column B is greater
Probability of even number : {2,4,6} on a six sided die is
3/6 = 0.5
Column B : 6/3 = 2
So column B is greater
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Re: The probability of throwing an even number on a fair, six-sided die
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17 Jan 2022, 10:36
17 Jan 2022, 10:36
Carcass wrote:
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The probability of throwing an even number on a fair, six-sided die |
\(\frac{6}{3 }\) |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
More on this topic https://gre.myprepclub.com/forum/gre-proba ... tml#p83091
Key concept: ALL probabilities range from 0 to 1
So we have...
QUANTITY A: Some number from 0 to 1 inclusive
QUANTITY B: \(\frac{6}{3} = 2\)
Answer: B
