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Question
If a die is rolled, what is the probability that number appearing on upper face is less than 2?
Options
`1/3`
`1/2`
1
`1/6`
Solution
`1/6`
Explanation:
Favourable outcomes = 1
Total outcomes = 6
P = `1/6`
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