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Probability of a standard six side dice landing on a four in the first three rolls?

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Answer:

91/216

Explanation:

The probability of getting a 4 in the first three rolls is 1 minus the probability of not getting a 4 on any of the rolls.

P(at least one 4) = 1 − P(no 4s)

P(at least one 4) = 1 − (5/6)³

P(at least one 4) = 91/216

Alternatively, you can calculate it this way.

The probability of getting a 4 on the first roll is 1/6.

The probability of getting a 4 on the second roll is (5/6) (1/6) = 5/36.

The probability of getting a 4 on the third roll is (5/6) (5/6) (1/6) = 25/216.

The probability of any of the three events is 1/6 + 5/36 + 25/216 = 91/216.

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