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Tom rolls a number cube twice. What is the probability that the sum of the 2 rolls is less than 9, given that the first roll is a 6? (1 point)

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Answer:

1/3

Explanation:

The only way it could be less than 9 is if the second cube is either 1 or 2. The probability of either of those outcomes is 2/6, simplified to be 1/3

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