Question

When a die is thrown, the probability of getting a multiple of 3, is ______.

Options

• `1/6`

• `1/2`

• `1/3`

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Answer 1

When a die is thrown, the probability of getting a multiple of 3, is `underlinebb(1/3)`.

Explanation:

A fair die has outcomes {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}. 

Multiples of 3 are 3 and 6 (2 favorable outcomes). 

So, probability = `2/6 = 1/3`.