6. What is the probability of getting a sum of 8 when two dice are rolled? A. \( \frac{1}{8} \) B. \( \frac{1}{6} \) C. \( \frac{1}{5} \) D. \( \frac{5}{8} \)
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When two dice are rolled, there are a total of 36 possible outcomes since each die has 6 possible outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6) and there are 6 possible outcomes for the second die for each outcome of the first die. Show more…
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