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Three dice are thrown. Which total is more likely, 9 or 10?
A9, with 27 ways
B10, with 27 ways
Cequally likely
D9, with 25 ways
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 10, with 27 ways
A total of 10 can occur in 27 ordered ways but 9 in only 25, which is why Galileo judged 10 more likely.
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