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Three fair dice are rolled together. What is the probability that no two of the three dice show the same number?

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  • A4/9
  • B5/54
  • C5/9
  • D1/36

Step-by-Step Solution

Total outcomes = . For all-different faces the first die has 6 choices, the second 5 and the third 4: . Probability = 120/216 = 5/9. Trap counts the sets of three faces but forgets that the three dice can carry those faces in 3! different ways. Trap 4/9 is the complement, 'at least two dice match'. Trap 1/36 = 6/216 is 'all three dice show the same number'.
Answer: C) 5/9

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