One Dice

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    Jack tosses one die. What is the probability of the die landing on 5?

    Let me see.

    There are 6 numbers on a die: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
    There is only one number 5 on that list.

    Let E = landing on 5

    So. P(E) = 1/(total numbers listed).

    P(E) = 1/6

    Yes?
     
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    Yes
     
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    This is an easy question. Look for more precalculus questions during the week. I will also post probability questions.
     
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    When I saw the title "One Dice" I was ready to open this thread and scream and shout! But then I saw that in the body you write "die". Well done!
     
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    :) I didn't see "die"
     
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    "Jack tosses one die. What is the probability of the die landing on 5?
    Let me see.
    There are 6 numbers on a die: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6."
    Credit where credit is due.
     
    Country Boy, Jan 7, 2022
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    Seriously?
     
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    Seriously, I didn't.
     
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    I don't like the word DIE.
     
    nycmathguy, Jan 8, 2022
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    I don't like the word "fudge"- but I eat it anyway.
     
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    Dice works for me.
     
    nycmathguy, Feb 20, 2022
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