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Question
When a die is thrown, the probability of getting a number less than 7 is ______.
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Solution
When a die is thrown, the probability of getting a number less than 7 is 1.
Explanation:
When we throw a die, 6 outcomes are possible, i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Total outcomes = 6
∵ Probability = `"Possible outcomes"/"Total outcomes"` = `6/6` = 1
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