SOLUTION: If you toss two standard dice, what is the probability that you will get a 3 on at least one die? Express your answer as a common fraction.

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Question 623199: If you toss two standard dice, what is the probability that you will get a 3 on at least one die? Express your answer as a common fraction.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

If you toss two standard dice, 

P(of a 3 on at least one die) = 11/36



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1|_2_3_4__5__6__7

2|_3_4_5__6__7__8

3|_4_5_6__7__8__9

4|_5_6_7__8__9_10

5|_6_7_8__9_10_11

6|_7_8_9_10_11_12