SOLUTION: If two six-sided dice are tossed, what is the probability that one die lands on an even number and the other die lands on a 3? Sorry for the bother, its just that im having a re

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Question 958993: If two six-sided dice are tossed, what is the probability that one die lands on an even number and the other die lands on a 3?
Sorry for the bother, its just that im having a really hard time with probability right now.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If two six-sided dice are tossed, what is the probability that one die lands on an even number and the other die lands on a 3?
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Land on even number:: 3 ways
Land on 3:: 1 way
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P(even and 3) = P(even)*P(3) = (3/6)(1/6) = 3/36 = 1/12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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