A single die is rolled twice. Find the probability of getting a 2 the first time and a 2 the second time. Express theprobability as a simplified fraction.
A) $\frac { 1 } { 36 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 6 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 12 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$

Question

A single die is rolled twice. Find the probability of getting a 2 the first time and a 2 the second time. Express theprobability as a simplified fraction. 
A) $\frac { 1 } { 36 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 6 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 12 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of rolling a 2 on a single die is $\frac{1}{6}$. Since the rolls are independent, the probability of rolling a 2 twice in a row is $\frac{1}{6} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1}{36}$.

A Single Die Is Rolled Twice 136\frac { 1 } { 36 }361​

A Single Die Is Rolled Twice $\frac { 1 } { 36 }$