Probability · Question 23 · Medium
Three fair dice are rolled together. What is the probability that all three show the same number?
- 1/6
- 1/216
- 1/18
- 1/36
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. 1/36
Explanation: There are 6 favourable outcomes (1-1-1 to 6-6-6) out of 6³ = 216. Probability = 6/216 = 1/36.
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