What is the probability of getting a sum of 8 from two thrown throws of a dice?
1. 7/9
2. 8/36
3. 1/6
4. 5/36
1. 7/9
2. 8/36
3. 1/6
4. 5/36
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Correct Answer – Option 4 : 5/36
Formula used:
P(E) = (Favorable events)/(Total events)
Calculations:
In two throws of a dice = n(S) = 6 × 6 = 36
Events = {(6,2) (5,3) (4, 4) (2,6) (3,5)}
P(E) = 5/36
∴ The probability of getting a sum of 8 from two thrown throws of a dice is 5/36