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When two number cubes are rolled, what is the probability of getting 5 or 4 as the product of the two numbers

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Answer:

5/36

Explanation:

number cubes are rolled = dies that have 6 faces with numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6

Getting 5 or 4 as the product of the two numbers.

How many ways we can get 5 or 4 as a product?

5 ways : 1*4, 1*5, 2*2, 4*1, and 5*1

All possible outcomes are 36 (see table)

P = ways to get 4 or 5 as a product/ all possible ways = 5/36

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