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Chuck-A-Luck: To win any money, at least two of your dice must show the same number. What's the likelihood of winning anything after one roll?

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Answer:

0.2778

Explanation:

Each sides in a fair die has a probability of = 1/6

The probability of getting the same number on both dice is 6 from 36 outcomes, that is;

= 6/36 = 1/6

the probability of get same number on both dice after one roll = 1/6

therefore = 1/6 x 1/6 = 1/36 = 0.2778

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