What is the probability of rolling a die and getting a number greater than 4?

To determine the probability of rolling a die and getting a number greater than 4, we first identify the possible outcomes when rolling a standard six-sided die. The outcomes are the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Next, we consider which of these outcomes satisfy the condition of being greater than 4. The numbers that are greater than 4 on a six-sided die are 5 and 6. Thus, there are 2 outcomes that meet our criterion (5 and 6).

The total number of possible outcomes when rolling a die is 6, which includes all six faces (1 through 6). The probability of an event is calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes. Therefore, the probability of rolling a number greater than 4 is calculated as follows:

Number of favorable outcomes (rolling a 5 or a 6) = 2

Total number of possible outcomes = 6

So, the probability is:

[ \frac{Number \ of \ favorable \ outcomes}{Total \ number \ of \ possible \ outcomes} = \frac{2}{6} ]

This fraction can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and