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Die Toss (Posted on 2003-07-24)

A die is tossed until the sum of the rolls is 15 or greater.

What is the most likely total? What is the the least likely total which can occur?

See The Solution Submitted by Brian Smith

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re: A start

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(In reply to A start by nellie)

Thats not strictly true because you could get 15 other ways, like 5,5,5.

Posted by Lewis on 2003-07-24 09:07:59

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