SOLUTION: What is the probability of getting a sum of 20 when rolling three fair six-sided dice?

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Question 1192883: What is the probability of getting a sum of 20 when rolling three fair six-sided dice?
Answer by ikleyn(52786)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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This probability is zero, since this event is impossible.

The maximum sum reachable when rolling three fair six-sided dice is 3*6 = 18.

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