SOLUTION: You roll a fair die three times. What is the probability of rolling at least one 6?

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Question 1049792: You roll a fair die three times. What is the probability of rolling at least one 6?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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The probability of NOT rolling a 6 on all three throws is (5/6)^3, or 0.5787037. The probability of rolling at least one 6 is 1-.5787037, or .4212963. ☺☺☺☺