(A) 1/3
(B) 2/3
(C) 1/6
(D) 1/2
Doubt by Lavanya
Solution :
Total possible outcomes when a die is thrown
{1,2,3,4,5,6} = 6
No. on the die which is both odd and prime
{3, 5} = 2
P(E) = No. of favourable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes
P(Odd Prime Number) = 2/6 = 1/3
Hence, (A) 1/3 would be the correct option.
Total possible outcomes when a die is thrown
{1,2,3,4,5,6} = 6
No. on the die which is both odd and prime
{3, 5} = 2
P(E) = No. of favourable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes
P(Odd Prime Number) = 2/6 = 1/3
Hence, (A) 1/3 would be the correct option.