Math Problem Statement
Two unbiased dice are rolled and the numbers obtained are added. If the probability of getting the sum S is P(S), which of the following statements are true?
P(10) + P(11) = P(6) P(6) > P(8) P(2) + P(3) + P(4) > P(7) P(7) = 1.5(P(5)) P(11) = P(3)
Solution
Let's analyze the probabilities related to the sums when rolling two unbiased dice. First, we need to calculate the probabilities for each possible sum from 2 to 12. The sums and their probabilities are based on the possible combinations that result in each sum.
Probabilities for sums:
- Sum = 2: (1,1) → 1 way →
- Sum = 3: (1,2), (2,1) → 2 ways →
- Sum = 4: (1,3), (2,2), (3,1) → 3 ways →
- Sum = 5: (1,4), (2,3), (3,2), (4,1) → 4 ways →
- Sum = 6: (1,5), (2,4), (3,3), (4,2), (5,1) → 5 ways →
- Sum = 7: (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2), (6,1) → 6 ways →
- Sum = 8: (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3), (6,2) → 5 ways →
- Sum = 9: (3,6), (4,5), (5,4), (6,3) → 4 ways →
- Sum = 10: (4,6), (5,5), (6,4) → 3 ways →
- Sum = 11: (5,6), (6,5) → 2 ways →
- Sum = 12: (6,6) → 1 way →
Now, let's verify the statements:
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Statement:
- Calculating:
- True.
- Calculating:
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Statement:
- False, since .
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Statement:
- False, since .
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Statement:
- True.
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Statement:
- True.
Summary:
- True Statements: 1, 4, 5.
- False Statements: 2, 3.
Would you like more details, or do you have any questions?
Here are some related questions to explore further:
- How does the probability distribution of the sums of two dice compare to other dice games?
- What is the expected value of the sum when rolling two dice?
- How would the probabilities change if the dice were biased?
- Can you calculate the probability of getting an even sum?
- What are the probabilities of sums when rolling three dice instead of two?
Tip: Understanding probability distributions is crucial in games of chance and can help in strategic decision-making!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Combinatorics
Formulas
P(S) = Number of ways to get sum S / Total outcomes (36)
Sum of probabilities for each dice roll = 1
Theorems
Basic probability rules for independent events
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10