A
B
C
D
Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is correct. The total number of possible outcomes for rolling a fair -sided die is . The number of possible outcomes for rolling a is . The probability of rolling a is the number of possible outcomes for rolling a divided by the total number of possible outcomes, or .
Desmos solution:
Note: The expression 1/14 directly computes the probability of rolling a 2 on a fair 14-sided die.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This is the probability of rolling a number no greater than .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This is the probability of rolling a number greater than .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This is the probability of rolling a number other than .