Topic Probability — A Theoretical Approach
MCQ (Multiple Choice)

The probability of getting a number which is neither prime nor composite in single throw of a dice is:

(a) 13\frac{1}{3}

(b) 16\frac{1}{6}

(c) 25\frac{2}{5}

(d) 12\frac{1}{2}

Verified Answer

Ans. (b) 16\frac{1}{6}

Explanation: Of the six numbers, only one number, i.e., 1 is neither prime nor composite.

So, P(neither prime nor composite) = 16\frac{1}{6}

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