What are the odds of rolling a three on a standard six-sided die?

Question

A. 1:4
B. 5:1
C. 1:6
D. 1:5
Best answer

Answer 1

The odds of rolling a three on a standard six-sided die can be calculated as follows:

There is 1 side with a three and 5 sides that do not have a three. Therefore, the odds in favor of rolling a three are 1:5.

So, the best answer is D. 1:5.