Question relating to Dice probabilities
November 20th, 2011 at 8:01:19 AM
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Suppose person A can roll a dice several times and pick the highest number rolled. Person B can also roll a dice several times and pick the highest number. What is the probability that person A will roll a number higher than (but NOT equal to) person B?
November 20th, 2011 at 8:14:50 AM
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I think it is not too picky to point out that you can roll 2 or more dice, but if rolling one, it is a die. I'm getting picky because you are hard to understand in general. What do you mean by "pick the highest number?"
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November 20th, 2011 at 8:22:37 AM
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Are you hoping that you will find an answer for your math homework here? Also, you'd have to clarify how many "dice" you are referring to.Quote: SanzSuppose person A can roll a dice several times and pick the highest number rolled. Person B can also roll a dice several times and pick the highest number. What is the probability that person A will roll a number higher than (but NOT equal to) person B?
November 20th, 2011 at 8:32:57 AM
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And how many sides each has, and how many rolls you're doing. The probability approaches zero as rolls increases.
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November 20th, 2011 at 8:40:10 AM
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Quote: kaysirtapAre you hoping that you will find an answer for your math homework here? Also, you'd have to clarify how many "dice" you are referring to.
Give him a break. I've seen worse questions by the hundreds on here. It's still a good question for some of the smart guys who might even state a formula. I assume he means 1 die, but obviously the higher "higher" is the lower the probability that either one would win. Is that even true, and prove your work?.
