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Question 141747: when four dice are rolled simultaneously, in how many outcomes will at least one of the dice show 3? explain in detail
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possible outcomes __ 4 dice, each with 6 faces __ 6*6*6*6=1296

possible outcomes with no 3 __ 4 dice, only 5 faces allowed __ 5*5*5*5=625

possible outcomes with at least one 3 __ 1296-625=671

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