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Two standard number cubes are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability that the combined result of the two cubes is exactly 7, or that it is less than (but not equal to) 6? Round answer to the nearest thousandth. A. 0.444. B. 0.556. C. 0.667. D. 0.853

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1 + 1, 1 + 2, 1 + 3, 1 + 4, 1 + 6,

2 + 1 , 2 + 2, 2 + 3, 2 + 5,

3 + 1, 3 + 2, 3 + 4,

4 + 1, 4 + 3

5 + 2,

6 + 1.

m = 16

Possible outcomes : 6² = 36, n = 36

P ( A ) = 16/ 36 = 0.4444...≈ 0.444

Answer: A ) 0.444

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User NBeydon
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Probability = Desired outcomes ( m ) / Possible outcomes ( n )
Desired outcomes:
1 + 1, 1 + 2, 1 + 3, 1 + 4, 1 + 6,
2 + 1 , 2 + 2, 2 + 3, 2 + 5,
3 + 1, 3 + 2, 3 + 4,
4 + 1, 4 + 3
5 + 2,
6 + 1.
m = 16
Possible outcomes : 6² = 36, n = 36
P ( A ) = 16/ 36 = 0.4444...≈ 0.444
Answer: A ) 0.444
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