SOLUTION: a fair die is rolled 3 times, what is the probability of not getting all sixes, and what is the probability of getting at least one six?
my work: (5/6)*3
: (1/6)*3
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Question 414417: a fair die is rolled 3 times, what is the probability of not getting all sixes, and what is the probability of getting at least one six?
my work: (5/6)*3
: (1/6)*3
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a fair die is rolled 3 times, what is the probability of not getting all sixes,
(5/6)^3 is correct
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what is the probability of getting at least one six?
P(at least one) = 1 - P(no 6's)
= 1 - (5/6)^3
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= 1 - 0.5787
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= 0.4213
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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