Q. You roll a 6-sided die.What is P(prime)?Write your answer as a percentage.____%
Identify Prime Numbers: Identify the prime numbers on a 6-sided die. The prime numbers less than 6 are 2, 3, and 5.
Calculate Favorable Outcomes: Calculate the number of favorable outcomes. There are 3 prime numbers on a 6-sided die, so there are 3 favorable outcomes.
Determine Total Possible Outcomes: Determine the total number of possible outcomes when rolling a die. There are 6 possible outcomes (1,2,3,4,5,6).
Calculate Probability of Prime Number: Calculate the probability of rolling a prime number. The probability is the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes. P(prime)=Total number of possible outcomesNumber of favorable outcomes=63
Simplify Fraction: Simplify 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. P(prime) as a percentage = (21)×100=50%