Statistics & Probability Problem 17
Numbered Cubes

A game involves throwing two numbered cubes (each cube numbered one through six) and then subtracting the smaller number from the larger number to find the difference. 

If a player throws the two numbered cubes many times, what difference has the chance of occurring most often?  Explain why.  What difference has the chance of occurring least often?  Explain why.


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CU - Conceptual Understanding 1 2 3 4 5 6

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PS - Processes & Strategies 1 2 3 4 5 6

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V - Verification 1 2 3 4 5 6

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C - Communication 1 2 3 4 5 6

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ACC - Accuracy 1     4 5  

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