alleryStart learning →Fair die: 1 or 2 wins; 3–6 loses. Compare winning and losing chances.
ALosing is less likely
BWinning is less likely
CBoth are equally likely
DWinning is impossible
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Winning is less likely
Winning has two favourable faces while losing has four, so winning is less likely.
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