When rolling a six-sided die, match the event with whether it is simple or compound. Question 3 options: Roll and odd number. Roll a number less than 2.

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Answer 1

Roll an odd number is a simple event.

The probability is 3/6 = 1/2

 

Roll a number less than 2 is a simple event.

THe probability is 1/6

 

A COMPOUND event requires TWO or more conditions.

 

EX. Rolling an even and then an odd on 2 rolls.

   The probability is 3/6 * 3/6 = 1/2*1/2 = 1/4