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Re: What is the probability that the sum of two rolled dice will
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15 Oct 2022, 09:55
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Given that two six-sided dice are thrown and we need to find what is the probability that the sum of the numbers showing on the dice is a prime number?
As we are rolling two dice => Number of cases = \(6^2\) = 36
We know that prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 (between 1+1=2 and 6+6 = 12)
Lets start writing the possible cases where sum of the two rolls = 2, 3, 5, 7 , 11. Following are the possible cases: (1,1), (1,2), (1,4), (1,6) (2,1), (2,3), (2,5) (3,2), (3,4) (4,1), (4,3) (5,2), (5,6) (6,1), (6,5)
=> 15 cases
=> Probability that sum of the numbers showing on the dice is a prime number = \(\frac{15}{36}\) = \(\frac{5}{12}\)
So, Answer will be E Hope it helps!
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