Question

Too dice are tossed simultaneously, what is the

probability that
the sum of their squares is more than 7

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Answer 1

Answer: 5/13

Explanation:

36 possible outcomes

the highest the sum can be is 12

so 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are all options

2+6, 4+4, 3+5, 5+3, 6+2 - for 8

3+6, 4+5, 5+4, 6+3 - for 9

4+6, 5+5, 6+4 - for 10

5+6, 6+5 - for 11

6+6 - for 12

total - 15/36 or 5/13