document.write( "Question 260218: If I roll a standard 6-faced die three times, what is the probability that I roll at least one 6? Express your answer as a common fraction.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #191652 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! If I roll a standard 6-faced die three times, what is the probability that I roll at least one 6? Express your answer as a common fraction. \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "General rule: P(none) + P(at least one) = 1 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Your Problem: \n" ); document.write( "P(no 6 in three rolls) = (5/6)^3 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "P(at least one 6 in three rolls) = 1 - (5/6)^3 = 0.4213.. \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |