Odd Number 36A5D1
1. Problem: Calculate the theoretical probability of getting an odd number when rolling a fair dice.
2. Formula: The theoretical probability of an event $E$ is given by
$$P(E) = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of possible outcomes}}$$
3. Important rules:
- The total number of possible outcomes is the total number of equally likely outcomes.
- Favorable outcomes are the outcomes that satisfy the event condition.
4. All possible outcomes when rolling a fair dice are: $\{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}$.
5. Favorable outcomes for getting an odd number are: $\{1, 3, 5\}$.
6. Number of favorable outcomes = 3.
7. Total number of possible outcomes = 6.
8. Calculate the probability:
$$P(\text{odd number}) = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$$
9. Final answer: The probability of getting an odd number when rolling a fair dice is $\frac{1}{2}$.