SOLUTION: mark will roll 2 number cubes. what is the probability that he will roll a sum of 6? A.1/36 B.5/36 C.1/6 D.5/6

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Question 593237: mark will roll 2 number cubes. what is the probability that he will roll a sum of 6?
A.1/36
B.5/36
C.1/6
D.5/6

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 5 ways to roll a six (ways shown below) out of 6*6 = 36 possible rolls.


So the probability is 5/36


All Possible Ways To Roll A Six:

Die One: 1, Die 2: 5
Die One: 2, Die 2: 4
Die One: 3, Die 2: 3
Die One: 4, Die 2: 2
Die One: 5, Die 2: 1