SOLUTION: When 3 dice are thrown, the probability of getting a sum of 3 is A. 1/6 B. 1/216 C. 1/36 D. 1/120

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Question 1098783: When 3 dice are thrown, the probability of getting a sum of 3 is
A.
1/6
B.
1/216
C.
1/36
D.
1/120

Answer by ikleyn(52900)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The sum of 3 may happen if and only if all three faces are "1".


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