Mary chooses an integer at random from 1 to 6. What is the probability that the integer she chooses is a prime number?

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BeeFree
Jan 9, 2016

The sample space is the six integers from 1 through 6. Next, define the possible prime outcomes ..

Explanation:

Prime Outcomes: 2, 3 or 5

So, there are 3 prime numbers within the sample space.

P(prime) #=3/6= 1/2#

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