Q. You roll a 6-sided die.What is P(even)?Write your answer as a percentage._____%
Identify even numbers: Identify the even numbers on a 6-sided die.The even numbers on a 6-sided die are 2, 4, and 6.
Calculate favorable outcomes: Calculate the number of favorable outcomes.There are 3 even numbers on a 6-sided die, so there are 3 favorable outcomes for rolling an even number.
Calculate total outcomes: Calculate the total number of possible outcomes.There are 6 possible outcomes when rolling a 6-sided die (one for each side of the die).
Calculate probability: Calculate the probability of rolling an even number.The probability P(even) is the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.P(even)=Total number of possible outcomesNumber of favorable outcomesP(even)=63
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction.The fraction 63 simplifies to 21.
Convert to percentage: Convert the simplified fraction to a percentage.To convert a fraction to a percentage, multiply it by 100%.Percentage = (1/2)×100%Percentage = 50%