Solution:
The rolls that will allow for a sum greater than 10 are:
(6,5) or (5,6) or (6,6)
Since there are a total of 6 x 6 = 36 outcomes, then the probability that the sum will be greater than 10 is 3/36 = 1/12.
Answer: B
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The rolls that will allow for a sum greater than 10 are:
(6,5) or (5,6) or (6,6)
Since there are a total of 6 x 6 = 36 outcomes, then the probability that the sum will be greater than 10 is 3/36 = 1/12.
Answer: B
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