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A die is loaded in such a way that the probability of each face turning up is proportional to the number of dots on that face. (For example, a six | A die is loaded in such a way that the probability of each face turning up is proportional to the number of dots on that face. (For example, a six | ||
is three times as probable as a two.) What is the probability of getting an odd number in one throw that is not equal to 1? | is three times as probable as a two.) What is the probability of getting an odd number in one throw that is not equal to 1? | ||
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<li>1/6</li> | |||
<li>1/3</li> | |||
<li>8/21</li> | |||
<li>9/21</li> | |||
<li>1/2</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
'''References''' | '''References''' | ||
{{cite web |url=https://math.dartmouth.edu/~prob/prob/prob.pdf |title=Grinstead and Snell’s Introduction to Probability |last=Doyle |first=Peter G.|date=2006 |access-date=June 6, 2024}} | {{cite web |url=https://math.dartmouth.edu/~prob/prob/prob.pdf |title=Grinstead and Snell’s Introduction to Probability |last=Doyle |first=Peter G.|date=2006 |access-date=June 6, 2024}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:58, 20 June 2024
A die is loaded in such a way that the probability of each face turning up is proportional to the number of dots on that face. (For example, a six is three times as probable as a two.) What is the probability of getting an odd number in one throw that is not equal to 1?
- 1/6
- 1/3
- 8/21
- 9/21
- 1/2
References
Doyle, Peter G. (2006). "Grinstead and Snell's Introduction to Probability" (PDF). Retrieved June 6, 2024.