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Probability
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E1
EasyA die is rolled once. What is the probability of getting an even number?
💡 Favourable outcomes / total outcomes.
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Even outcomes: {2, 4, 6} = 3 outcomes
Total outcomes = 6
P(even) = 3/6 = 1/2
✅ Answer: 1/2✅1/2
E2
MediumTwo fair coins are tossed together. What is the probability of getting both heads?
💡 Independent events: multiply individual probabilities.
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P(H on coin 1) = 1/2 P(H on coin 2) = 1/2 P(HH) = 1/2 × 1/2 = 1/4 ✅ Answer: 1/4
✅1/4
E3
ChallengingA card is drawn at random from a standard deck of 52. What is the probability that it is a red king?
💡 Count favourable cards / 52.
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Red kings: King of hearts + King of diamonds = 2 cards P(red king) = 2/52 = 1/26 ✅ Answer: 1/26
✅1/26