Compute Theoretical Probability
-Two 6-sided dice are rolled. What is the probability the sum of the two numbers on the die will be 3 ?
A) $\frac { 1 } { 18 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$
C) $\frac { 17 } { 18 }$
D) 2

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The sum of 3 can be achieved only with the combinations (1,2) and (2,1) out of the 36 possible outcomes (6 options for the first die times 6 options for the second die), which gives a probability of $\frac{2}{36} = \frac{1}{18}$.

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Compute Theoretical Probability
-Two 6-Sided Dice Are Rolled $\frac { 1 } { 18 }$