SOLUTION: Joe rolls 5 consecutive threes on 5 rolls of a fair die. What is the probability that Joe will roll a three on the next roll?
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Question 249581: Joe rolls 5 consecutive threes on 5 rolls of a fair die. What is the probability that Joe will roll a three on the next roll? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Joe rolls 5 consecutive threes on 5 rolls of a fair die. What is the probability that Joe will roll a three on the next roll?
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Ans: 1/6
The roll results are independent if you are using a fair die.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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