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Question 232922: I have dice in my hand and want to know what's the probability is of rolling an 8?
please explain...
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2+6=8
3+5=8
4+4=8
5+3=8
6+2=8
5 watys to get a total roll of 8 out of:
6*6=36 total outcomes.
5/36=.13889 or 13.889% in rollling an eight.