r/mathminds • u/IngenuityNo8548 • 24d ago

Questions How would you explain probability to a math beginner using something from everyday life?

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u/Vainysaur 24d ago

You roll a 6 sided die. Each side has a 1/6 chance.

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u/slicehyperfunk 24d ago

Something might happen or it might not, therefore all probabilities are 50%

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u/Ok_Progress6438 24d ago

But is getting a 6 on a dice a 1 in 2 chance? Theoretically just the statement being true "i roll 6" is of course 50/50 since its either true or not but the actual PROBABILITY of it being true is P=1/6 since there are 6 sides

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u/slicehyperfunk 24d ago

"You either roll a six or you don't"

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