What is the probability of rolling a sum of 8 on a standard pair of six-sided dice

Answer 1

We want to divide the number of favorable outcomes by total possible outcomes.

How many total outcomes: 6*6=36

How can we get a sum of 8?

4+4 (four on both)

5+3 (five on first, three on second)

3+5 (three on first, five on second)

6+2 (six on first, two on second)

2+6 (two on first, six on second)

Since there is no seven face on a standard die, those are the only possible favorable outcomes.

5/36