College of Admission Tests Multan

Probability

Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 5

What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of dice.
  • 1/3
  • 1/9
  • 1/12
  • 2/9

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Correct Answer: B

Total number of cases = 6 × 6 = 36

Favoured cases = [(3,6), (4,5), (6,3), (5,4)] = 4

So probability = 4/36 = 1/9