Basic Probability

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What is the probability of rolling a specific number on a fair six-sided die?

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The probability of rolling a specific number (e.g., 5) on a fair six-sided die is 1/6.

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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a fair six-sided die?

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The probability of rolling an even number (2, 4, or 6) on a fair six-sided die is 3/6 or 1/2.

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How many total outcomes are there when rolling a single die?

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There are 6 total outcomes when rolling a single die.

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What is the probability of drawing a specific card from a standard deck of 52 cards?

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The probability of drawing a specific card (e.g., a King) from a standard deck of 52 cards is 1/52.

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What is the probability of drawing a King from a standard deck of cards?

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The probability of drawing a King from a standard deck of cards is 4/52 or 1/13.

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What is the probability of drawing a black 2 from a standard deck of cards?

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The probability of drawing a black 2 from a standard deck of cards is 2/52 or 1/26.

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What is the probability of selecting a month from a year?

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The probability of selecting any specific month from a year is 1/12.

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What is the probability of selecting either September or October from a year?

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The probability of selecting either September or October from a year is 2/12 or 1/6.

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What is the formula for calculating probability?

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The formula for calculating probability is P(E) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes.

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What is the difference between theoretical probability and experimental probability?

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Theoretical probability is based on the expected outcomes in a perfect world, while experimental probability is based on actual experiments and observed outcomes.