Probability of Even # or Mult. of 3 from 1-10

In summary, probability is the measure of the likelihood of an event occurring and is typically expressed as a number between 0 and 1. To calculate probability, one must divide the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes. Theoretical probability is based on mathematical calculations, while experimental probability is based on actual data. The probability of getting an even number or a multiple of 3 from a standard deck of cards is 0.5 due to there being 26 red and 26 black cards, half of which are even numbers and the other half are multiples of 3. The larger the number of possible outcomes, the lower the probability of a specific event occurring.
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From numbers 1 to 10 find the probability the number chosen is even number or a multiply of 3

Here in this question what mean by (multiply of 3)
 
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From numbers 1 to 10 find the probability the number chosen is even number or a multiply of 3

Here in this question what mean by (multiply of 3)

They mean the multiples of 3, which are 3, 6, and 9.
 

FAQ: Probability of Even # or Mult. of 3 from 1-10

What is probability?

Probability is the measure of the likelihood that a certain event will occur. It is typically expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.

How is probability calculated?

To calculate probability, divide the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes. In the case of the probability of even numbers or multiples of 3 from 1-10, there are 5 favorable outcomes (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) out of 10 possible outcomes, so the probability would be 5/10 or 0.5.

What is the difference between theoretical and experimental probability?

Theoretical probability is based on mathematical calculations and assumes that all outcomes are equally likely. Experimental probability, on the other hand, is based on actual data collected from experiments or observations. It may differ from theoretical probability due to chance or other factors.

What is the probability of getting an even number or a multiple of 3 from a standard deck of cards?

There are 26 red cards and 26 black cards in a standard deck, and half of them are even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) and the other half are multiples of 3 (3, 6, 9, 12). Therefore, the probability of getting an even number or a multiple of 3 from a standard deck of cards is 26/52 or 0.5.

How does the number of possible outcomes affect probability?

The larger the number of possible outcomes, the lower the probability of a specific event occurring. In the case of the probability of even numbers or multiples of 3 from 1-10, the probability is higher because there are only 10 possible outcomes. However, if we were to consider the probability of getting an even number or a multiple of 3 from 1-100, the probability would be lower because there are more possible outcomes (50 even numbers and 33 multiples of 3 out of 100 total numbers).

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