Probability Puzzles
Medium
2 min
Two fair dice are rolled. What is the probability that the sum is 7?
Hint
There are six combinations that produce 7.
Answer
1/6.
Explanation
The favorable outcomes are (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2) and (6,1). There are 6 favorable outcomes among 36 total outcomes.
Step-by-Step Solution
Favorable = 6.
Total = 36.
Probability = 6/36 = 1/6.
Total = 36.
Probability = 6/36 = 1/6.