Three dice are rolled. What is the probability of sum of the numbers on the…
2024
Three dice are rolled. What is the probability of sum of the numbers on the faces being 10?
- A.
15/216
- B.
10/216
- C.
9/25
- D.
1/8
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Correct answer: D
Total nos of possible outcome : 6x6x6 = 216
For the sum to be 10 : x + y + z = 10
The following combinations are possible:
(6,3,1) : 3! ways = 6
(6,2,2) : 3!/2 ways = 3
(5,4,1) : 3! ways = 6
(5,3,2) : 3! ways = 6
(4,4,2) : 3!/2 ways = 3
(4,3,3) : 3!/2 ways = 3
So total ways : 27
Required probability : 27/216 = 1/8