A Pair of Dice Is Cast, and the Number That

question 158

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 9.

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Definitions:

Separation of Duties

A key internal control that involves dividing responsibilities among different people to reduce the risk of error or fraud.

Fraud

Dishonest or illegal trickery used to achieve financial or personal advantages.

Cashier Checks

A check issued by a bank, drawn on its own funds rather than on one of its depositor's accounts, guaranteeing payment.

Postage Stamps

Small pieces of paper issued by a government or an official postal administration, denoted with a specified value, and used to pay for the shipment of mail.