A Pair of Dice Is Cast, and the Number That

question 231

Essay

A pair of dice is cast, and the number that appears uppermost on each die is observed.
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Find the probability of the event that the sum of the numbers is 6.

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Definitions:

Traditional Authority

A form of leadership where power is legitimized by longstanding custom, tradition, or religious beliefs.

Legal-Rational Authority

Authority based in laws, rules, and procedures, not in the heredity or personality of any individual leader.

Bureaucracy

A type of secondary group designed to perform tasks efficiently, characterized by specialization, technical competence, hierarchy, written rules, impersonality, and formal written communication.

Specialization

The process of focusing on a narrow area of knowledge or skill, often leading to increased efficiency and expertise in that area.