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

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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: P(sum of 3)=236P(\text{sum of 3}) = \frac{2}{36}

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: P(sum of 4)=336P(\text{sum of 4}) = \frac{3}{36}

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: P(sum of 3 on first roll and sum of 4 on second roll)=(236)×(336)=61296=1216P(\text{sum of 3 on first roll and sum of 4 on second roll}) = \left(\frac{2}{36}\right) \times \left(\frac{3}{36}\right) = \frac{6}{1296} = \frac{1}{216}

Conclusion

The correct answer is: C. The probability is 236×336\frac{2}{36} \times \frac{3}{36} 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:

  1. What is the probability of rolling a sum of 7 on two consecutive rolls?
  2. How would the probability change if the dice were rolled three times instead of two?
  3. Can the probabilities of independent events ever exceed 1 when multiplied?
  4. How would you calculate the probability of not rolling a sum of 3 or 4 at all?
  5. 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