SOLUTION: when two dice are rolled, find the probability of getting:
a. a sum of 5 or less
b. a sum greater than 9
c. a sum less than 4 or greater than 9
d. a sum that is divisible by 4
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-> SOLUTION: when two dice are rolled, find the probability of getting:
a. a sum of 5 or less
b. a sum greater than 9
c. a sum less than 4 or greater than 9
d. a sum that is divisible by 4
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Question 932415: when two dice are rolled, find the probability of getting:
a. a sum of 5 or less
b. a sum greater than 9
c. a sum less than 4 or greater than 9
d. a sum that is divisible by 4
e. a sum of 14
f. a sum less than 13 Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
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36 possible outcomes: Use table to count for specific outcomes.
P(sum of 5 0r 6) = (see table)/36 = (4+5)/36 = 9/36 = 1/4
P(sum > 9)= (see table)/36 = 6/36 = 1/6
etc...will let You finish
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P(sum = 14) = 0
P(sum < 13) = 36/36 = 1