10th Class Mathematics Probability Question Bank MCQs - Probability

In a throw of a die, the probability of getting an odd ' number less than 6 is: (CBSE 2013)

A) \[\frac{1}{6}\]

B) \[\frac{1}{2}\]

C) \[\frac{1}{4}\]

D) None of these

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

[b] Possible outcomes \[=1,2,3,4,5,6\]

Total number of possible outcomes = 6

Favourable outcomes \[=1,3,5\]

Total number of favourable outcomes =3

So, probability of getting an odd number less than 6 \[=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}\]