Write out the equation you will be using to determine probability distribution, which is:
p = n/N
In this equation, the "N" stands for set elements. The "n" stands for favorable elements. For example, on a die you have six numbers, which would be represented by "N." You have one number four on the die, which would be represented with "n."
Also, in this equation, the "p" represents the answer, which is the probability of rolling a four on the dice.
Set up the equation by plugging in the numbers in place of the letters. "1" will replace "n" and will represent the number of "4s" on the dice. "6" will replace "N" and will represent the total amount of numbers on the die.
"p" will remain the same since the probability is currently the unknown.
p = 1/6
Divide the favorable number (n or 1) by the set number (N or 6).
1/8 = 0.167
The answer (p) will never be greater than or equal to 1.
Multiply the answer by 100 to convert the decimal into a percentage.
0.167 * 100 = 16.7 percent
Therefore, p = 16.7 percent.
The chance of rolling a "4" on a single roll of the dice is 16.7 percent.