Compute Theoretical Probability
-Two 6-sided dice are rolled. What is the probability that the sum of the two numbers on the dice will be greater than 10?
A) $\frac { 1 } { 12 }$
B) $\frac { 5 } { 18 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 18 }$
D) 3

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Compute Theoretical Probability
-Two 6-sided dice are rolled. What is the probability that the sum of the two numbers on the dice will be greater than 10? 
A) $\frac { 1 } { 12 }$
B) $\frac { 5 } { 18 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 18 }$
D) 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The only sums greater than 10 are 11 and 12, which can be achieved by (5,6), (6,5), and (6,6). There are 36 possible outcomes when rolling two 6-sided dice, so the probability is $\frac{3}{36} = \frac{1}{12}$.

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