Q. You roll a 6-sided die.What is P(less than 3)?Simplify your answer and write it as a fraction or whole number._____
Identify possible outcomes: Identify the possible outcomes of rolling a 6-sided die.The possible outcomes are 1,2,3,4,5,6.
Determine favorable outcomes: Determine the number of favorable outcomes for rolling a number less than 3. The favorable outcomes for this event are \{1,2\}.
Calculate probability: Calculate the probability of rolling a number less than 3. P(less than 3)=Total number of possible outcomesNumber of favorable outcomesP(less than 3)=62
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction. P(less than 3)=31