The Probability That the Sum Is 7 When You Roll

question 12

Multiple Choice

The probability that the sum is 7 when you roll two dice is 1/6; the probability that the sum is 11 is 1/18. Suppose you play a game where you win if the sum is 7 or 11. What is the probability that you win?

• A) 2/6
• B) 2/18
• C) 7/6
• D) 2/9
• E) 2/24

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