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What is the probability of getting the sum of 6?
Probabilities for the two dice
| Total | Number of combinations | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 8.33% |
| 5 | 4 | 11.11% |
| 6 | 5 | 13.89% |
| 7 | 6 | 16.67% |
What is the probability of getting a 5 a 6 or a 7 in a single throw of a pair of dice?
If you want the probabilities of rolling a set of numbers (e.g. a 4 and 7, or 5 and 6), add the probabilities from the table together.
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Two (6-sided) dice roll probability table.
| Roll a… | Probability |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3/36 (8.333%) |
| 5 | 4/36 (11.111%) |
| 6 | 5/36 (13.889%) |
| 7 | 6/36 (16.667%) |
How many ways can you roll a sum of 6?
Since each die has 6 values, there are 6∗6=36 6 ∗ 6 = 36 total combinations we could get. If you add up the numbers in the total column above, you’ll get 36.
How many ways can you make a sum of 6?
There are 10 ways.
How do you calculate a sum?
Divide the product by two. For example divide, 110 by two. This will result in 55. This is the sum of the given numbers.