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Instead of using the values {1,2,3,4,5,6}

on dice, suppose a pair of dice have the
following: {1,2,2,3,3,4} on one die and
{1,3,4,5,6,8} on the other. Find the
probability of rolling a sum of 9 with
hy these dice. Be sure to reduce.

User Stux
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4 votes

Answer:

1/9

Explanation:

cant explain but i had the same problem bro

User Anoopknr
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Answer:

1/9

Explanation:

Of the 36 possible sums, 4 of them are 9. The probability is 4/36 = 1/9.

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Comment on these dice

Interestingly, the probability of any given sum is the same as it is with "normal" dice.

Instead of using the values {1,2,3,4,5,6} on dice, suppose a pair of dice have the-example-1
User Leeren
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