Question

a single fair die is tossed. find the probability of rolling a number greater than 1.
what is the total number of possible outcomes?
6
what is the number of outcomes greater than 1?
5
what is the probability of rolling a number greater than 1?
(simplify your answer. type an integer or simplified fraction.)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall probability formula

The probability \( P \) of an event is given by \( P = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of possible outcomes}} \).

Step2: Identify values

Total number of possible outcomes when tossing a die is \( 6 \) (since a die has 6 faces: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Number of favorable outcomes (numbers greater than 1) is \( 5 \) (the numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

Step3: Calculate probability

Substitute the values into the formula: \( P = \frac{5}{6} \).

Answer:

\(\frac{5}{6}\)