Determine the number of outcomes in the event. Then decide whether the event is a simple event or not. Explain your
reasoning.
-You roll a six-sided die. Event B is rolling an even number.
A)3; Not a simple event because it is an event that consists of more than a single outcome.
B)1; Simple event because it is an event that consists of a single outcome.
C)2; Not a simple event because it is an event that consists of more than a single outcome.
D)3; Simple event because the die is only rolled once.

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The event of rolling an even number on a six-sided die includes rolling a 2, 4, or 6, which are three outcomes. It is not a simple event because it consists of more than one outcome.

Determine the Number of Outcomes in the Event