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Question 472398: you roll 2 dice what is the probability that the sum of the sum of the dice is greater than 8 andthat 1 die shows a 6?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

A pair of dice is rolled.

P(sum > 8 'and' 1 shows a 6) = 6/36 = 1/6 

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1|_2_3_4__5__6__7

2|_3_4_5__6__7__8

3|_4_5_6__7__8__highlight%289%29

4|_5_6_7__8__9_highlight%2810%29

5|_6_7_8__9_10_highlight%2811%29

6|_7_8_highlight%289_10_11%29_12