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what is the probability of getting a sum total of 15 or less when the two independent events are added together?

what is the probability of getting a sum total of 15 or less when the two independent-example-1
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If you add the two given events you get the next possible outcomes:

As you can see above, all possible outcomes are 15 or less.

Then, the probability of getting a sum total of 15 or less is: 1 (or 100%)

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