SOLUTION: A die is rolled twice. Find the probability of the given event. (a) Getting at least one 3.

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Question 568591: A die is rolled twice. Find the probability of the given event.
(a) Getting at least one 3.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A die is rolled twice. Find the probability of the given event.
(a) Getting at least one 3.
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P(no 3 in 2) = (5/6)^2
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P(at least one 3) = 1- P(no 3's)
= 1 - (5/6)^2
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= 1 - (25/36)
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= 11/36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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