Problem 44288. Throwing Dice - Will You Be Eaten By The Dragon?

You and a dragon have agreed to let dice rolls determine whether it eats you or not.
The dragon will roll a single die, of x sides. You will roll several dice, of y sides each. The total number of sides on your dice add to x.
The dragon will let you go uneaten if your total throw matches or exceeds theirs.
What are your chances of survival?

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Last Solution submitted on Oct 29, 2024

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