What is the probability of getting an even number when rolling a six-sided number cube?
2 4 6
out of
1 2 3 4 5 6
looks like 3/6 to me
To determine the probability of getting an even number when rolling a six-sided number cube (also known as a fair die), you need to know the number of favorable outcomes and the total number of possible outcomes.
In this case, the favorable outcomes would be rolling a 2, 4, or 6, as they are even numbers. There are 3 favorable outcomes.
The total number of possible outcomes is 6, as there are 6 sides on the die, numbered 1 to 6.
Therefore, the probability of getting an even number when rolling the die is 3/6, or simplifying, 1/2.
To calculate this, divide the number of favorable outcomes (3) by the total number of possible outcomes (6):
Probability = Number of Favorable Outcomes / Total Number of Outcomes
Probability = 3 / 6
Probability = 1 / 2
So, the probability of getting an even number when rolling a six-sided die is 1/2 or 50%.