A die is loaded so that the number 6 comes up three times as often as any other number. what is the probability of rolling a 1 o

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3 years ago

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Mila [183] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-29T04:46:06+03:00

Mila [183]3 years ago

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Answer:

1/2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Probability totals must add up to 1.

P = probability.

If P(any number other than 6) = x, then P(6) = 3x, so

3x + 5x = 1

x = 1/8

P(6) = 3/8 and P(not 6) = 1/8

Therefore P(6 or 1) = 3/8 + 1/8 = 1/2 (answer).