In a single throw of a die, find the probability of getting:
(vii) a number between 3 and 6
(viii) a number divisible by 2 or 3.
In a single throw of a die, find the probability of getting:
(vii) a number between 3 and 6
(viii) a number divisible by 2 or 3.

(vii) Let E be the event of getting a number between 3 and 6.

Outcomes favourable to E is 4,5.

Number of favourable outcomes = 2

P(E) = 2/6 = 1/3

Hence the probability of getting a number between 3 and 6 is 1/3.

(viii) Let E be the event of getting a number divisible by 2 or 3.

Outcomes favourable to E is 2,3,4,6.

Number of favourable outcomes = 4

P(E) = 4/6 = 2/3

Hence the probability of getting a number divisible by 2 or 3 is 2/3.