document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=892973>Question 892973</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Suppose that in a particular game two dice are tossed, and various amounts are paid according to the outcome. Find the requested probability. (Enter the probability as a fraction.)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If a twelve or an eight occurs on the first roll, the player wins. What is the probability of winning on the first roll?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "# of ways to roll a \"12\":: 1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "# of ways to roll an \"8\":: 5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "P(win) = (1+5)/36 = 6/36 = 1/6<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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