Question

Two dice are rolled. What is the probability that exactly one die shows a 6 given that the sum of the numbers is 9?

Answer 1

well ist thing is to list the ways to get 9

3, 6 and 6, 3

4, 5 and 5, 4

Answer 2

So 1/2?

Answer 3

but there

P(9) = 4/36 when 2 dice are rolled

P(9 and showing a 6) = 4/36 x 1/2

n

Answer 4

yes... seems that way of the faces sum to 9

Answer 5

Sorry, it implies that either a 6 or 5 is rolled that way because you need them to get a 9

Answer 6

alright thanks!