Solve the problem.
-Consider the sample space when two fair dice are rolled. Determine the probability for the following event. The sum of the numbers on the dice is not 2.
A) $\frac { 17 } { 18 }$
B) $\frac { 35 } { 36 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 36 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 18 }$

Question

Solve the problem.
-Consider the sample space when two fair dice are rolled. Determine the probability for the following event. The sum of the numbers on the dice is not 2. 
A) $\frac { 17 } { 18 }$
B) $\frac { 35 } { 36 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 36 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 18 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When two fair dice are rolled, there are a total of 6 x 6 = 36 possible outcomes. The only way to get a sum of 2 is by rolling a 1 on both dice, which is just 1 outcome out of the 36. Therefore, the probability of not getting a sum of 2 is 35 out of 36, or $\frac{35}{36}$.

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Solve the Problem $\frac { 17 } { 18 }$ B) $\frac { 35 } { 36 }$