Theoretical Probability

 

A probability found by dividing the number of desired output possible by the total number of output (favorable or unfavorable) available.

 

For example:

If we want to find the probability that we could roll a four on a single six-sided die without actually rolling the die, this would be a theoretical probability.

 

P(event) = number of times event can occur / total number of events possible

 

In this case, four appears on the die only once & the total possible scores are :1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

 

P(4) = 1/6  or 1 out of six chances is the theoretical probability.

 

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