Quantitative Literacy Practice Exam

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What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 6 on a standard die?

The correct answer is: 0

A standard die has six faces, numbered from 1 to 6. When considering the probability of rolling a number greater than 6, it's essential to notice that none of the numbers on the die exceed 6. Since there are no outcomes that meet the condition (numbers greater than 6), the count of favorable outcomes is zero. In probability terms, the probability of an event is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes. In this case, there are 0 favorable outcomes and 6 possible outcomes on the die. Thus, the probability of rolling a number greater than 6 is indeed 0. This means that the event cannot happen under any circumstance when rolling a standard die.