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counting and probability intermediate
Problem
Two standard 6-sided dice are rolled. What is the probability that the sum rolled is a perfect square?
Solution
Rolling two dice has possible outcomes. The only perfect squares that we can roll are 4 and 9. Pairs adding up to 4 are 1+3, 2+2, and 3+1. Those that add up to 9 are 3+6, 4+5, 5+4, and 6+3. The answer is .
Final answer
\dfrac{7}{36}