[Math] Probability that at least 2 different numbered faces land up during 4 die tosses

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I'm studying for a midterm tomorrow and on the practice exam I've come across a question I can't seem to figure out.

A fair six-sided die is tossed four times, each time noting which numbered face lands up.
What is the probability that at least two different numbered faces land up during the four tosses?

Thank You!

Best Answer

Hint: what is the probability that the same face pops up over the four rolls? The answer you seek is one minus this probability.

To attack this, consider what happens. You get a first roll and record what you get. The probability that the next 3 rolls give you that same face is...?

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