2012 UNCO Math Contest II Problems/Problem 2
Problem
Four ordinary, six-sided, fair dice are tossed. What is the probability that the sum of the
numbers on top is 
?
Solution
The total possibilities when we roll 4 fair 6-sided dice is 
We see that the only possible way for these dice to have a sum of is to have 
dice with ones on it and one dice with a 
on it. This can be done in 
ways. Thus, the probability is ![\[\frac{4}{1296}=\boxed{\frac{1}{324}}\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/e/d/f/edf39bd87ec30fbe73f06f503977a53727459ab2.png)
~SharpApricot123
See Also
| 2012 UNCO Math Contest II (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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