## A six-sided die with faces numbered one through six is rolled twice. What is the probability that the face with the

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### A six-sided die with faces numbered one through six is rolled twice. What is the probability that the face with the

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A six-sided die with faces numbered one through six is rolled twice. What is the probability that the face with the number 2 on it will not be facing upward on either roll?

A. 1/6
B. 2/3
C. 25/36
D. 17/18
E. 35/36

OA C

Source: Princeton Review

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### Re: A six-sided die with faces numbered one through six is rolled twice. What is the probability that the face with the

by swerve » Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:09 am
BTGmoderatorDC wrote:
Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:00 am
A six-sided die with faces numbered one through six is rolled twice. What is the probability that the face with the number 2 on it will not be facing upward on either roll?

A. 1/6
B. 2/3
C. 25/36
D. 17/18
E. 35/36

OA C

Source: Princeton Review
Probability of not getting a $$2$$ on the first roll $$=\dfrac{5}{6}$$
Probability of not getting a $$2$$ on the second roll $$=\dfrac{5}{6}$$

Probability of not getting $$2$$ in either turn $$= \dfrac{5}{6} \ast \dfrac{5}{6} = \dfrac{25{36}$$

Therefore, C

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