A game involves rolling two six-sided dice, followed by rolling a third six-sided die. To win the game, the number rolled on the third die must lie between the two numbers rolled previously. For example, if the first two die show 1 and 4, the game can only be won by rolling a 2 or 3 with the third die. (a) What is the probability that a player has no chance of winning before rolling the third die? (b) What is the probability that a player wins the game?

A game involves rolling two six-sided dice, followed by rolling a third six-sided die. To win the game, the number rolled on the third die must lie between the two numbers rolled previously. For example, if the first two die show 1 and 4, the game can only be won by rolling a 2 or 3 with the third die. (a) What is the probability that a player has no chance of winning before rolling the third die? (b) What is the probability that a player wins the game?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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