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An unbiased die is thrown. What is the probability of getting:
`(i)` an even number
`(ii)` a multiple of `3`
`(iii`) an even number or a multiple of `3`
`(iv)` an even number and a multiple of `3`
`(v)` a number `3` or `4`
`(vi)` an odd number
`(vii)` a number less than `5`
`(viii)` a number greater than `3`
`(ix)` a number between `3` and `6`

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To solve the problem of finding the probabilities of various outcomes when an unbiased die is thrown, we will follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Total Outcomes**: - When a die is thrown, the total number of possible outcomes is 6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). 2. **(i) Probability of getting an even number**: - Even numbers on a die: 2, 4, 6. - Favorable outcomes = 3 (even numbers). - Probability = Favorable outcomes / Total outcomes = 3 / 6 = 1 / 2. 3. **(ii) Probability of getting a multiple of 3**: - Multiples of 3 on a die: 3, 6. - Favorable outcomes = 2 (multiples of 3). - Probability = 2 / 6 = 1 / 3. 4. **(iii) Probability of getting an even number or a multiple of 3**: - Even numbers: 2, 4, 6. - Multiples of 3: 3, 6. - Combined favorable outcomes: 2, 4, 6, 3 (total unique outcomes = 4). - Probability = 4 / 6 = 2 / 3. 5. **(iv) Probability of getting an even number and a multiple of 3**: - The only number that is both even and a multiple of 3 is 6. - Favorable outcomes = 1. - Probability = 1 / 6. 6. **(v) Probability of getting a number 3 or 4**: - Favorable outcomes = 3, 4 (total = 2). - Probability = 2 / 6 = 1 / 3. 7. **(vi) Probability of getting an odd number**: - Odd numbers on a die: 1, 3, 5. - Favorable outcomes = 3. - Probability = 3 / 6 = 1 / 2. 8. **(vii) Probability of getting a number less than 5**: - Numbers less than 5: 1, 2, 3, 4. - Favorable outcomes = 4. - Probability = 4 / 6 = 2 / 3. 9. **(viii) Probability of getting a number greater than 3**: - Numbers greater than 3: 4, 5, 6. - Favorable outcomes = 3. - Probability = 3 / 6 = 1 / 2. 10. **(ix) Probability of getting a number between 3 and 6**: - Numbers between 3 and 6: 4, 5. - Favorable outcomes = 2. - Probability = 2 / 6 = 1 / 3. ### Summary of Probabilities: - (i) Even number: 1/2 - (ii) Multiple of 3: 1/3 - (iii) Even number or multiple of 3: 2/3 - (iv) Even number and multiple of 3: 1/6 - (v) Number 3 or 4: 1/3 - (vi) Odd number: 1/2 - (vii) Number less than 5: 2/3 - (viii) Number greater than 3: 1/2 - (ix) Number between 3 and 6: 1/3
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