Question

A pair of dice is rolled. What is the probability that the sum of the two dice will be greater than 8 given that the first die rolled is a 5?

Answer 1

1/2

Explanation:

First die rolled 5

Second die can roll 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Only if the second die rolls 4, 5, 6 will the sum be greater than 8.

p(sum > 8) = 3/6 = 1/2

Answer 2

Answer: 1/2

Explanation:

First die rolled 5

Second die can roll 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Only if the second die rolls 4, 5, 6 will the sum be greater than 8.

p(sum > 8) = 3/6 = 1/2