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Who wins?
Ryan and Ann take turns to roll a die. Ryan wins if the number rolled is a factor of
6. Ann wins if the number rolled is an odd number. Who has a higher probability
of winning?
Step 1. Find the possible outcomes that a factor of 6 is rolled when Ryan rolls a
die.
Step 2. Find the probability that a factor of 6 is rolled when Ryan rolls a die.
Step 3. Find the possible outcomes that an odd number is rolled when Ann rolls
a die.
Step 4. Find the probability that an odd number is rolled when Ann rolls a die.
Step 5. Who has a higher probability of winning?
The greater probability is , and therefore, has a
higher probability of winning.
Who wins?
Ryan and Ann take turns to roll a die. Ryan wins if the number rolled is a factor of
6. Ann wins if the number rolled is an odd number. Who has a higher probability
of winning?
Step 1. Find the possible outcomes that a factor of 6 is rolled when Ryan rolls a
die.
Step 2. Find the probability that a factor of 6 is rolled when Ryan rolls a die.
Step 3. Find the possible outcomes that an odd number is rolled when Ann rolls
a die.
Step 4. Find the probability that an odd number is rolled when Ann rolls a die.
Step 5. Who has a higher probability of winning?
The greater probability is , and therefore, has a
higher probability of winning.
