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An eight sided die is tossed . determine the odds against rolling a 3

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Eight sides. You are trying to find the odds of rolling one side, or 3.

That is 1/8 of a chance of rolling a 3 on an eight-sided die.

Or, 12.5%.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers
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the odds would be 1/8 ( one number 3 and 8 sides)
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