If a six sided die is tossed two times and "3" shows up both times, the probability of "3" on the third trial is
A) much larger than any other outcome.
B) much smaller than any other outcome.
C) the same as any other outcome.
D) not able to be determined before the die is tossed.

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The probability of rolling a 3 on any given roll of a fair six-sided die is always 1/6, regardless of what has happened in previous rolls. Therefore, the probability of rolling a 3 on the third trial is the same as any other outcome.

If a Six Sided Die Is Tossed Two Times and "3