A die is rolled three times. The probability that exactly one odd number turns…
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A die is rolled three times. The probability that exactly one odd number turns up among the three outcomes is
- A.
1/6
- B.
3/8
- C.
1/8
- D.
1/2
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Correct answer: B
The probability of exactly one odd number in three rolls is calculated using the binomial formula: C(3,1) * (1/2)^1 * (1/2)^2 = 3/8. This accounts for choosing which roll is odd and the probabilities of each outcome.