Find the probability of obtaining a sum of 6 in a fair throw of two unbiased different colored dice.
1. 1/4
2. 1/3
3. 1/6
4. 7/36
5. 5/36
1. 1/4
2. 1/3
3. 1/6
4. 7/36
5. 5/36
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Correct Answer – Option 5 : 5/36
Given:
Two different colored unbiased dice have been thrown.
Formula used:
Probability = Favorable outcome / Total outcomes
Calculations:
Total number of outcomes = 62 = 36
Favorable outcomes:
Outcome in first die
Outcome in second die
Sum
1
5
6
2
4
6
3
3
6
4
2
6
5
1
6
Total favorable outcome = 5
Required probability = 5/36