SOLUTION: Twodice are rolled. Find the probability of getting a sum of 8.

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Question 283908: Twodice are rolled. Find the probability of getting a sum of 8.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two dice are rolled. Find the probability of getting a sum of 8.
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ways to get a sum of eight: 2/6:3/5;4/4;5/3;6/2-------5 ways
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# of possible outcomes: 36
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P(sum of eight) = 5/36
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Cheers,
Stan H.