Probability · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Mathematics
A fair die is rolled once. What is the probability of getting an odd number, given that the number obtained is greater than 2?
Practice question from Probability (Class 12 · CBSE · Science Mathematics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-E40A2A
A fair die is rolled once. What is the probability of getting an odd number, given that the number obtained is greater than 2?
- A.1/3
- B.1/2Correct answer
- C.2/3
- D.1/6
Solution
Given that the number is greater than 2, the possible outcomes are . Of these, and are odd. Therefore, the required probability is .
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