Statistics And Probability Question 589
Question: Two dice are thrown. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers appearing on the two dice is 11, if 5 appears on the first
Options:
A) $ \frac{1}{36} $
B) $ \frac{1}{6} $
C) $ \frac{5}{6} $
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
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Since we are given that 5 appears on first die so to get sum 11, six must be on the second and hence, the required probability $ =\frac{1}{6}. $