Question 9

Mathematics Probability Medium

A die is rolled twice independently. What is the probability that either the first throw shows a number less than 4 or the second throw shows at least 4?

(A) \( \frac{3}{4} \)
(B) \( \frac{2}{3} \)
(C) \( \frac{5}{6} \)
(D) \( \frac{1}{2} \)
✓ Correct Answer: Option A Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Let \( A \) be the event that the first throw shows a number less than 4 (i.e., 1, 2, or 3). \[ P(A) = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \] Let \( B \) be the event that the second throw shows at least 4 (i.e., 4, 5, or 6). \[ P(B) = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \] Since the two throws are independent, the probability of both events happening simultaneously is: \[ P(A \cap B) = P(A) \times P(B) = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{4} \] We need to find the probability of \( A \) OR \( B \) occurring: \[ P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) \] \[ P(A \cup B) = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4} = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \]

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