Statistics And Probability Question 45

Question: In a single throw of two dice what is the probability of obtaining a number greater than 7, if 4 appears on the first dice

Options:

A) $ \frac{1}{3} $

B) $ \frac{1}{2} $

C) $ \frac{1}{12} $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  •                Since 4 has appeared on the first, so we are required 4 or 5 or 6 on second dice.                 Hence required probability  $ =\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}. $