A fair die is rolled 3 times. What is the probability of getting at least one six?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: Use the complement: no six in 3 rolls has probability (5/6)^3 = 125/216.
- Step 2: So the answer is 1 - 125/216 = 91/216.
Answer
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