Consider the roll of a six-sided die. Choose all that are correct.

Responses
A probability of an even number is


probability of an even number is 1 2
B probability of a 1 or 5 is


probability of a 1 or 5 is 1 3
C probability of a number less than 3 is


probability of a number less than 3 is 1 2
D probability of a 2 or an odd number is

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To determine the correct responses regarding the probabilities of different outcomes when rolling a six-sided die, let's analyze each statement:

  1. A. Probability of an even number is \( \frac{1}{2} \)

    • The even numbers on a six-sided die are 2, 4, and 6.
    • There are 3 even numbers, so the probability is \( \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \).
    • This statement is correct.
  2. B. Probability of a 1 or 5 is \( \frac{1}{3} \)

    • The numbers that are either 1 or 5 are just 1 and 5.
    • There are 2 favorable outcomes, so the probability is \( \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3} \).
    • This statement is correct.
  3. C. Probability of a number less than 3 is \( \frac{1}{2} \)

    • The numbers less than 3 on a six-sided die are 1 and 2.
    • There are 2 favorable outcomes, so the probability is \( \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3} \).
    • This statement is incorrect.
  4. D. Probability of a 2 or an odd number is

    • The odd numbers on a six-sided die are 1, 3, and 5, plus the even number 2.
    • The outcomes are 1, 2, 3, and 5. This gives us 4 favorable outcomes.
    • The probability is \( \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3} \).
    • This statement is correct.

In summary, the correct responses are A, B, and D.