Which of the following arguments are correct and which are not correct? Give reasons for your answer. If a die is thrown, there are two possible outcomes- an odd number or an even number. Therefore, the probability of getting an odd number is $\frac{1}{2}$.
If a die is thrown, there are two possible outcomes- an odd number or an even number. Therefore, the probability of getting an odd number is $\frac{1}{2}$.
To do:
We have to find whether the given statement is true or false.
Solution:
When a die is thrown, the total possible outcomes are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
This implies,
The total number of possible outcomes $n=6$.
We know that,
Probability of an event $=\frac{Number\ of\ favourable\ outcomes}{Total\ number\ of\ possible\ outcomes}$
Therefore,
Probability of getting an odd number $=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}$