Compute Theoretical Probability
-Two 6-sided dice are rolled. What is the probability the sum of the two numbers on the die will be 4?
A) $\frac { 1 } { 12 }$
B) $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$
C) $\frac { 11 } { 12 }$
D) 3

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Compute Theoretical Probability
-Two 6-sided dice are rolled. What is the probability the sum of the two numbers on the die will be 4? 
A) $\frac { 1 } { 12 }$
B) $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$
C) $\frac { 11 } { 12 }$
D) 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To get a sum of 4, the possible outcomes are (1,3), (2,2), and (3,1). Each die has 6 possible outcomes, so there are 6 x 6 = 36 possible outcomes. Therefore, the probability of getting a sum of 4 is 3/36 or simplifying it, 1/12. Thus, the best choice is A.

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Compute Theoretical Probability
-Two 6-Sided Dice Are Rolled $\frac { 1 } { 12 }$