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A die is rolled. If the outcome is an odd number, what is the probability that it is prime?

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To solve the problem, we need to find the probability that the outcome of rolling a die is a prime number given that it is an odd number. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the solution: ### Step 1: Identify the Sample Space When rolling a standard six-sided die, the possible outcomes are: \[ S = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\} \] ### Step 2: Define Event A (Odd Numbers) Event A is defined as the outcome being an odd number. The odd numbers in the sample space are: ...
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