Assertion-ReasonEasy1 mark

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

Assertion (A): A die is thrown once and the probability of getting an even number is 2/3 Reason (R): The sample space for even numbers on a die is {2, 4, 6}

Topic: Probability

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Pick an option and check your answer. The full worked answer is below either way.

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A is true, R is false.A is false, R is true.Both A and R are true.Both A and R are false.

Exam answer

(b) Assertion false; Reason true.

Explanation

P(even)=3/6=1/2, not 2/3. The favourable even outcomes are {2,4,6}.

In words

Assertion false; Reason true.