Asked by Cathy Tuzon on Jul 03, 2024
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Suppose that a person rolls a typical six-sided die.What is the probability that the die will come up with a 1,two times in a row?
A) 1 in 6
B) 1 in 3
C) 1 in 36
D) 1 in 12
Probability
The quantification of the probability that an event will take place.
Six-Sided Die
A cube-shaped object with each of its six faces marked with a different number of dots from one to six, typically used in games of chance.
- Investigate the chance of separate events in relation to risk and insurance scenarios.
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Viknes MunusamyJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The probability of rolling a 1 on any given roll of a six-sided die is 1/6. Since the rolls are independent events, the probability of rolling two 1's in a row is (1/6) x (1/6) = 1/36. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the chance of separate events in relation to risk and insurance scenarios.