Question

Richard and Braden are playing a game with a pair of dice. Richard needs a sum greater than 9 to win. What is his probability of winning on his next turn?

Answer 1

5/12

Explanation:

Notice that the in the throw of a pair of dice.

Sum No. of times Favorable outcome

8 5

9 4

10 3

11 2

12 1

And total otcome = 6×6 =36

There P ( richard win) = P(X≥8)

= (5+4+3+2+1)/36

=5/12