SOLUTION: What is the probability of obtaining a sum of at least 6 when rolling a pair of dice?

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Question 687633: What is the probability of obtaining a sum of at least 6 when rolling a pair of dice?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the probability of obtaining a sum of at least 6 when rolling a pair of dice?
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6: 5 ways
7: 6 ways
8: 5 ways
9: 4 ways
10:3 ways
11:2 ways
12:1 way
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# of ways to succeed: (5+6+5+4+3+2+1) = 26
# of possible sums: 36
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P(at least 6) = 26/36 = 13/18
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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