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Question 472317: A pair of dice is rolled. What is the probability of getting a sum greater than 5? What is the probability of getting a sum less that 8?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

A pair of dice is rolled.

P(sum > 5) = (5 + 6 +5 +4 + 3 + 2 + 1)/36 = 32/36 = 8/9

P(sum < 8  = (6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1)/36 = 24/36 = 2/3

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