You have three dice: one red (R), one green (G), and one blue (B). When all three dice are rolled at the same time, how do you calculate the probability of the following outcomes: no sixes at all?

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You have three dice: one red (R), one green (G), and one blue (B). When all three dice are rolled at the same time, how do you calculate the probability of the following outcomes: no sixes at all?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-25T04:56:23

#P_(no6)=125/216#

Explanation:

The probability of rolling a #6# is #1/6#, so the probability of not rolling a #6# is #1-(1/6)=5/6#. Since each dice roll is independent, they can be multiplied together to find the total probability.

#P_(no6)=(5/6)^3#

#P_(no6)=125/216#

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You have three dice: one red (R), one green (G), and one blue (B). When all three dice are rolled at the same time, how do you calculate the probability of the following outcomes: no sixes at all?

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