SOLUTION: 1. When 3 dice are rolled, how many ways can the sum of 6 be obtained? 2. In building new homes, a contractor finds that the probability of a homeowner selecting a 2 car gar

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Question 60637: 1. When 3 dice are rolled, how many ways can the sum of 6 be obtained?

2. In building new homes, a contractor finds that the probability of a homeowner selecting a 2 car garage is .70 and of selecting a 1 car gagage is .20. Find the probability that the buyer will select no garage. The builder does not build houses with garages of 3 or more cars.

Answer by consc198(59)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) 312 , 141 , 231 , 321 , 411.
2) 70% + 20% = 90%
100% - 90% = 10%
The probability that the buyer will select no garage is 10%
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