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Understanding Probability with Dice

Introduction to
Probability
● Welcome to the world of probability!
● Today, we will explore how to calculate the
probability of rolling different sums with
dice.
● Why is understanding probability
important in real-life situations?
What is Probability?

● Probability is the measure of the likelihood


that an event will occur.
● It is calculated using the formula:
● Probability = Number of Favorable Events
/ Total Events
● Can you think of a situation where you
use probability in daily life?
Rolling Dice Basics
● When rolling two dice, each die has 6 faces.
● The total number of outcomes when rolling two dice is 6 x 6 = 36.
● What are some possible outcomes when rolling two dice?
Favorable Events

● Favorable events are the outcomes you


are interested in.
● For example, rolling an 8 can occur in
several ways.
● How many ways can you roll an 8 with two
dice?
Calculating Probability of
Rolling an 8

● To find the probability of rolling an 8:


● Count the favorable outcomes (5 ways to
roll an 8).
● Use the formula: Probability = 5 / 36.
● What is the decimal representation of this
probability?
Understanding Total Events
● Total events when rolling two dice is always 36.
● This includes all possible combinations of the two dice.
● Why is it important to know the total number of events?
Chart of Outcomes

● A chart can help visualize the outcomes of


rolling two dice.
● It shows how many ways each sum can
be achieved.
● How can this chart help you in calculating
probabilities?
Favorable Outcomes for Other Sums
● For different sums, the number of favorable outcomes varies:
● 2: 1 way (1+1)
● 3: 2 ways (1+2, 2+1)
● 12: 1 way (6+6)
● Which sum do you think has the highest number of favorable
outcomes?
Calculating Probability of
Rolling a 4

● To find the probability of rolling a 4:


● There are 3 favorable outcomes (1+3,
2+2, 3+1).
● Probability = 3 / 36 = 1 / 12.
● What does this probability tell you about
rolling a 4?
Understanding Odds vs. Probability
● Probability measures the likelihood of an event occurring.
● Odds compare favorable outcomes to unfavorable outcomes.
● Can you explain the difference between probability and odds in
your own words?
Most Common Rolls

● The number 7 has the highest probability


of being rolled.
● The number 2 and 12 have the lowest
probability.
● Why do you think 7 is the most common
sum when rolling two dice?
Visualizing Probability

● Visual aids like charts can help you


understand probability better.
● They show the distribution of outcomes
clearly.
● How can you use visual aids in your
studies to enhance understanding?
Real-World Applications of Probability

● Probability is used in various fields like finance, insurance, and


gaming.
● Understanding probability can help in making informed decisions.
● Can you think of a profession that relies heavily on probability?
What is Probability?

● Probability is the likelihood or chance of


an event occurring
● Probability is expressed as a number
between 0 and 1
● 0 means the event will not occur, 1 means
the event is certain to occur
● When rolling dice, we can calculate the
probability of different outcomes
Calculating Probability
● To calculate probability, use the formula:
● Probability = Number of Favorable Events / Total Number of
Possible Events
● This tells us the likelihood of a specific outcome when rolling dice
Outcomes When
Rolling Dice
● When rolling two dice, there are 36
possible outcomes (6 outcomes on each
die)
● The possible sums range from 2 to 12
● Some sums, like 7, have multiple ways to
roll them
● Understanding the different possible
outcomes helps us calculate probability
Probability of Rolling an 8
● What is the probability of rolling an 8 with two dice?
● There are 5 ways to roll an 8 (4+4, 3+5, 5+3, 2+6, 6+2)
● The total number of possible outcomes is 36
● So the probability of rolling an 8 is 5/36 or approximately 0.14
Most Common Rolls

● Some numbers are more likely to be rolled


than others when using two dice
● The most common roll is 7, with 6
possible combinations
● The least common rolls are 2 and 12,
each with only 1 possible combination
● Understanding the likelihood of different
rolls can help in games and probability
problems
Probability vs Odds
● Probability measures the likelihood of an event occurring
● Odds compare the likelihood of an event occurring to the
likelihood of it not occurring
● For example, the probability of rolling a 7 is 6/36 = 1/6, but the
odds are 6:5
● Probability is always between 0 and 1, while odds can be any
positive ratio
Probability Recap

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