Chapter 12, Problem 38CR

To determine

Find the probability $P\left(odd\right)$ .

Answer to Problem 38CR

  $\frac{1}{2}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

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Calculation:

Consider the probability of any event,

  $P\left(odd\right)=\frac{numberoffavorableoutcomes}{numberofpossibleoutcomes}$

Number of possible outcomes are six and number of (odd) favorable outcomes are three $1,3,5$ .

  $P\left(odd\right)=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}$

Hence, $P\left(odd\right)$ is $\frac{1}{2}$