Math Problem Statement
You roll two dice twice. Based on the probabilities shown in the table, what is the probability that you'll get a sum of 3 on the first roll and a sum of 4 on the second roll?
Event
(Sum)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Total
Probability
1/36
2/36
3/36
4/36
5/36
6/36
5/36
4/36
3/36
2/36
1/36
1
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Part 1
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
The probability is
left parenthesis 2 divided by 36 times 3 divided by 36 right parenthesis squared(2/36×3/36)2
according to the "at least once" rule.
B.
The probability is
2 divided by 36 times 3 divided by 362/36×3/36
because the two events are dependent.
C.
The probability is
2 divided by 36 times 3 divided by 362/36×3/36
because the two events are independent.
D.
The probability is
2 divided by 36 plus 3 divided by 362/36+3/36,
which is a
5 divided by 365/36
chance.
E.
The probability is
2 divided by 36 plus 3 divided by 362/36+3/36
because the two events are overlapping.
F.
The probability is
left parenthesis 2 divided by 36 times 3 divided by 36 right parenthesis squared(2/36×3/36)2
because the two events are mutually exclusive.
Solution
To solve this problem, let's analyze the probability of rolling two dice twice and getting a sum of 3 on the first roll and a sum of 4 on the second roll.
Step 1: Find the probability of getting a sum of 3 on the first roll.
From the given table, the probability of getting a sum of 3 is:
Step 2: Find the probability of getting a sum of 4 on the second roll.
Similarly, the probability of getting a sum of 4 is:
Step 3: Determine if these events are independent.
Rolling two dice twice are independent events because the outcome of the first roll does not affect the outcome of the second roll.
Step 4: Calculate the combined probability.
Since the events are independent, the probability of both events occurring (getting a sum of 3 on the first roll and a sum of 4 on the second roll) is the product of the individual probabilities:
Conclusion
The correct answer is: C. The probability is because the two events are independent.
Would you like further details or have any other questions?
Here are some related questions for you to consider:
- What is the probability of rolling a sum of 7 on two consecutive rolls?
- How would the probability change if the dice were rolled three times instead of two?
- Can the probabilities of independent events ever exceed 1 when multiplied?
- How would you calculate the probability of not rolling a sum of 3 or 4 at all?
- What is the probability of getting the same sum in two consecutive rolls?
Tip: When dealing with independent events, remember that the combined probability is the product of individual probabilities.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Independent Events
Multiplication Rule of Probability
Formulas
P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B) (for independent events)
Probability of sum of 3 = 2/36
Probability of sum of 4 = 3/36
Theorems
Multiplication Rule of Independent Events
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12