A fair die is rolled repeatedly. The probability that the cumulative sum is at least 17 in the third trial is
A fair die is rolled repeatedly. The probability that the cumulative sum is at least 17 in the third trial is
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 1
Cumulative sum after rolls is . Need .
Maximum possible is (all sixes), so .
: outcome must be , giving way.
: one die shows , the other two show . Choose which die shows : ways.
Total favourable outcomes
Total outcomes in rolls
Required probability
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