Math Problem Statement

If we toss a pair of dice 720 times, approximately how many times should we expect to get a sum of 6?

Solution

The problem asks how many times you should expect to get a sum of 6 when tossing a pair of dice 720 times.

To solve this, let's first determine the probability of rolling a sum of 6.

The possible ways to get a sum of 6 when rolling two dice are:

  • (1, 5)
  • (2, 4)
  • (3, 3)
  • (4, 2)
  • (5, 1)

So, there are 5 outcomes where the sum is 6. The total number of possible outcomes when rolling two dice is 6 * 6 = 36, since each die has 6 faces.

Therefore, the probability PP of rolling a sum of 6 is:

P=536P = \frac{5}{36}

Now, if we toss the pair of dice 720 times, the expected number of times we get a sum of 6 is:

Expected number=720×P=720×536\text{Expected number} = 720 \times P = 720 \times \frac{5}{36}

Let's calculate that:

Expected number=720×536=100\text{Expected number} = 720 \times \frac{5}{36} = 100

Thus, you should expect to get a sum of 6 approximately 100 times in 720 rolls.

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Here are a few related questions:

  1. What are the other probabilities for different sums when rolling two dice?
  2. How does the probability change if we roll a different number of dice?
  3. How can we calculate the probability of rolling a sum of 7 or 8?
  4. What is the expected number of times we get a sum of 7 in 720 rolls?
  5. How can we use probability theory to predict the outcomes of other games of chance?

Tip: When working with probability, always make sure to first list all possible outcomes before calculating.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Combinatorics

Formulas

P = 5/36
Expected number = 720 * P

Theorems

Law of Large Numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9