A 5 before a 7

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You roll two dice repeatedly. What is the probability that a total of 5 appears before a total of 7? Give a decimal.

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  1. Only the rolls that are 5 or 7 matter.
  2. Condition on 'a 5 or 7 occurred'.

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0.4 (± 0.005)

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