College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 - Probability - 10.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 705: 43

Answer

$\frac{2}{36}$ or $\frac{1}{18}$

Work Step by Step

As 2 dices are rolled, the possible pairs that add upto a 3 are - (1 & 2), (2 & 1). Thus, as there are total 36 possible outcomes, the probability of getting a sum of '3' when 2 dices are rolled is $\frac{2}{36}$ or $\frac{1}{18}$
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