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The probability of getting a sum of 7 when two dice are rolled is

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1. **Total Sample Space**: Two 6-sided dice $\implies 6 	imes 6 = 36$ outcomes.
2. **Identify Favorable Cases (sum=7)**:
   - $(1, 6), (2, 5), (3, 4), (4, 3), (5, 2), (6, 1)$.
3. **Count**: There are 6 favorable outcomes.
4. **Probability Calculation**:
   - $P = 6/36 = 1/6$.
5. **Note**: 7 is the most likely sum when rolling two dice.

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