Math Problem Statement
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 of rolling a sum of 6 is:
Now, if we toss the pair of dice 720 times, the expected number of times we get a sum of 6 is:
Let's calculate that:
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:
- What are the other probabilities for different sums when rolling two dice?
- How does the probability change if we roll a different number of dice?
- How can we calculate the probability of rolling a sum of 7 or 8?
- What is the expected number of times we get a sum of 7 in 720 rolls?
- 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