Probability that the product of two eight-sided dice equals a given value and a binomial number of wins

Probability that the product of two eight-sided dice equals a given value and a binomial number of wins

5 marks

In a board game, a player rolls two fair eight-sided dice, each with faces numbered \(1\) to \(8\). The player collects a token when the product of the two scores is \(12\).

  1. The player rolls the two dice once. Find the probability that the player collects a token.[3]
  2. The player rolls the two dice \(10\) times. Find the probability that the player collects exactly \(2\) tokens.[2]

Solution:

Solution locked

680+ questions here come with free worked solutions. A free account saves your questions and progress; this one needs tuition enrolment.

Create a free account to practise similar questions.

Answer:(a) \(\dfrac{1}{16}\) (b) \(0.105\)

Need help? Join our JC Math tuition classes.

Learn more