Question

A die is rolled 2 times. What is the probability of getting a 2 on the first roll and a 5 on the second roll?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

six sided die gives you 6 possibilities

probability of rolling a 2 is 1/6

probability of rolling a 5 on the second roll is 1/6

Answer 2

1/36

Explanation:

the chance of rolling a 2 on a 6-sided die is 1/6 and rolling a 5 on a 6-sided is also 1/6.

So, 1/6 * 1/6 = 1/36

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