[Math] Dice probability over multiple rolls.

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What is the probability of rolling one or more 6's using 3 six sided dice (1…6) that are rolled three times?

How does multiple rolls influence the probability, is it simply 3 times the probability of a single roll?

Please simplify ; )

Best Answer

I find it easier to consider the problem of not rolling a 6 with any of the three dice (the same problem with a different definition).

The chance of not rolling a 6 is 5/6. The chance of not rolling a six on any of your dice is therefor 5/6 * 5/6 * 5/6.

The chance of rolling at least one six is therefore the opposite of this:

1 - (5/6)^3 = 0.421

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