The odd numbers on a regular die are painted red. On a second regular die, the numbers that are one less than a perfect square are painted red. If both dice are thrown, what is the chance that both come up red
+23246 If the odd numbers of the first die are painted red, the numbers 1, 3, and 5 are painted red.
On the second die, the only number that is painted red is the number 3.
To get a red numer to be rolled on the first die has a probability of 3/6.
To get a red number to be rolled on the second die has a probability of 1/6.
To get a red number to be rolled on both dice has a probability of (3/6) x (1/6) = 3/36 = 1/12
+23246 If the odd numbers of the first die are painted red, the numbers 1, 3, and 5 are painted red.
On the second die, the only number that is painted red is the number 3.
To get a red numer to be rolled on the first die has a probability of 3/6.
To get a red number to be rolled on the second die has a probability of 1/6.
To get a red number to be rolled on both dice has a probability of (3/6) x (1/6) = 3/36 = 1/12
