Statistics And Probability Question 154

Question: Two dice are thrown. What is the probability that the sum of the faces equals or exceeds 10?

Options:

A) 1/12

B) ΒΌ

C) 1/3

D) 1/6

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • [d] Let E be the sum of the face equals or exceeds. Then, $ E={(5,5),(4,6),(6,4),(5,6),(6,5),(6,6)} $
    $ \therefore n(E)=6 $ Hence, $ P(E)=\frac{n(E)}{n(S)}=\frac{6}{36}=\frac{1}{6} $


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