An experiment consists of rolling a fair die. Event A = {2, 4, 6} and Event B = {3, 6}. What is P(A ∪ B)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An experiment consists of rolling a fair die. Event A = {2, 4, 6} and Event B = {3, 6}. What is P(A ∪ B)?
A. 1/2
B. 2/3
C. 1/3
D. 5/6
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A ∪ B = {2, 3, 4, 6}. Four favorable outcomes. P(A ∪ B) = 4/6 = 2/3.

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