Q. You roll a 6-sided die.What is P(factor of 21)?Simplify your answer and write it as a fraction or whole number._____
Identify Factors of 21: Identify the factors of 21. The factors of 21 are numbers that can divide 21 without leaving a remainder. The factors of 21 are 1, 3, 7, and 21.
Possible Die Outcomes: Determine which of these factors are possible outcomes when rolling a 6-sided die.The possible outcomes when rolling a 6-sided die are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. From the factors of 21, only 1 and 3 are possible outcomes on a 6-sided die.
Calculate Probability: Calculate the probability of rolling a factor of 21.The probability P(factor of 21) is the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes. There are 2 favorable outcomes (1 and 3) and 6 possible outcomes in total.P(factor of 21)=Total number of possible outcomesNumber of favorable outcomesP(factor of 21)=62
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction.The fraction 62 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.P(factor of 21) = 6÷22÷2P(factor of 21) = 31