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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

What is the probability of rolling six standard, six-sided dice and getting six distinct numbers? Express your answer as a common fraction.
Solution
There are different possible rolls exhibited by the six dice. If the six dice yield distinct numbers, then there are possible values that can appear on the first die, that can appear on the second die, and so forth. Thus, there are ways to attain distinct numbers on the die. The desired probability is .
Final answer
\frac{5}{324}