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A 20-sided fair die, an 8-sided fair die, and a 6-sided fair die are rolled. What is the probability of all three happening:

Showing 5 on the first die
Showing 9 on the second die
Showing an odd number on the third die

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Answer:

1/360

Step-by-step explanation:,

User Andrew Wonnacott
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Answer:

  • 1/360

Explanation:

Probability of individual events:

  • Showing 5 on the first die = 1/20
  • Showing 9 on the second die = 1/9
  • Showing an odd number on the third die = 3/6 = 1/2

Probability of all three happening:

  • 1/20*1/9*1/2 = 1/360
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