Concept explainers
a.
To find the probability of rolling a
a.
Answer to Problem 9PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The results recorded after rolling a die
Formula used:
The following formula is used:
Calculation:
The probability of rolling a
b.
To find the probability of rolling a prime number.
b.
Answer to Problem 9PPS
The probability of rolling a prime number is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The results recorded after rolling a die
Formula used:
The following formula is used:
Calculation:
The probability of rolling a prime number is
c.
To find the probability of rolling an even number or
c.
Answer to Problem 9PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The results recorded after rolling a die
Formula used:
The following formula is used:
Calculation:
The probability of rolling aneven number or
d.
To compare the experimental probabilities to the theoretical probabilities.
d.
Answer to Problem 9PPS
The experimental probability and the theoretical probability are comparatively similar.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The results recorded after rolling a die
The probability of rolling a prime number is
Formula used:
The following formula is used:
Calculation:
The theoretical probability can be calculated by:
Hence, the experimental probability and the theoretical probability are comparatively similar.
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