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A die is rolled. The probability of getting an even number is
A1/2
B2/3
C1/3
D1/6
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1/2
1. Sample space of a die roll = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, total 6 outcomes.
2. Even outcomes = {2, 4, 6}, count 3.
3. P(even) = 3/6 = 1/2.
4. So the probability is 1/2.
_Source: ICAI BoS Foundation Paper 3, Ch 15 'Probability', p.4_
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