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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

Geoff and Trevor each roll a fair six-sided die. What is the probability that the product of the numbers they roll is even?
Solution
There are possible outcomes. The only way that they can roll an odd product is if both their rolls are odd. Since 3 of the 6 faces on each die are odd, this can occur in ways. So a even product can occur in ways, and the probability is thus .
Final answer
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