You pick a card at random.

5
6
7

What is P(6 or prime)?

Write your answer as a percentage.

%

1 answer

To find \( P(6 \text{ or prime}) \), we need to identify the prime numbers in the set {5, 6, 7} and then determine how many of the total cards satisfy the condition of being either 6 or a prime number.

  1. Identify the prime numbers:

    • 5 is prime
    • 6 is not prime
    • 7 is prime

    The prime numbers in the set are 5 and 7.

  2. Identify the numbers that meet the condition:

    • The event "6 or prime" includes:
      • The number 6
      • The prime numbers 5 and 7

    Therefore, the numbers fulfilling our criteria are 5, 6, and 7.

  3. Count the favorable outcomes:

    • The total count of favorable outcomes (5, 6, and 7) is 3.
  4. Count the total possible outcomes:

    • The total number of cards is 3 (5, 6, 7).
  5. Calculate the probability: \[ P(6 \text{ or prime}) = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total possible outcomes}} = \frac{3}{3} = 1 \]

  6. Convert to percentage: \[ P(6 \text{ or prime}) = 1 \times 100 = 100% \]

Therefore, \( P(6 \text{ or prime}) = 100% \).