Question

two number cubes are rolled. what is the probability that the sum of the numbers rolled is either a 6 or an 8?

A) 1/4
B) 5/18
C) 2/9
D) 1/2

Answer 1

possible combinations are 2 + 4 , 3 + 3 1 + 5   for sum 6and  2+6 , 3+5 and 4+4 for sum 8
Prob( sum is 6) = 1/36 + 1/36 + 1/36 = 3/36 = 1/12
Prob( sum is 8 ) = 1/12 also 
Prob( sum is 6 or 8) = 1/12 + 1/12 = 1/6

Answer 2

the answer to ya question is B) 5/18  

Hope I was able to help, ~Kashout kam