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A die is rolled. What is the probability of getting a 5?

  • A. 50%
  • B. 20%
  • C. 16.60%
  • D. 83.30%
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The probability of rolling a specific number on a fair six-sided die is calculated by taking the total number of favorable outcomes (which is 1 in this case, as there is only one face with a 5) divided by the total possible outcomes (which is 6 for a standard die). Therefore, the probability of rolling a 5 is 1/6, which is approximately 16.6%. To convert the probability to a percentage, you multiply the fraction by 100, giving you 16.6%. Hence, the correct answer is C, 16.60%.