a) The sample space is the set of all possible outcomes. By definition, the elements of a set should not be repeated. Hence, the sample space S = {1, 2, 3}

However, the sample is not equiprobable because each element has different probabilities.

b) P(odd number) = $\frac{number of odd digits}{number of faces}=\frac{4}{6}=\frac{2}{3}$

Note that the odd numbers are 1 (on three faces) and 3 (on one face).

c) The fact the die has been biased does not change the possible outcomes. It only changes the probability of getting any given number.

d) Because the 3-face has been loaded, this probability changes. In fact, it is calculated thus:

Let's assume the probability for 1 or 2 is $x$ . Then that of 3 is $2x$ (because it is twice the others). The sum of probabilities must be 1.

$x+x+x+x+x+2x=1$

$7x=1$

$x=\frac{1}{7}$

P(odd number) = $3\times$ Prob(1) + Prob(3)

= $3\times\frac{1}{7}+\frac{2}{7}$ = $\frac{5}{7}$

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Slav-nsk [51]

It is asking what 7/8 of 2/3 is. The "of" means you need to multiply. 7/13 is the answer.

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