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Monte Carlo

Problem Statement:
What is the probability that you will get sum as 7 when you throw
two dices

Example Solution 1
Mathematical –Look at the probability distribution of dice
numbers and mathematically calculate the probability
Solution 2
Simulation – Actually roll the dices large number of times and find
the ration how many times you will get sum as 7

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Monte Carlo

Mathematical
Solution
Solution 1
Mathematical –Look at the probability distribution of dice numbers and
mathematically calculate the probability
Probability = 6/36 = 0.167

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Monte Carlo
Solution 2
Simulation – Actually roll the dices large number of times and find the
ration how many times you will get sum as 7.
We can use excel to simulate this scenario.
Simulation
Solution

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