Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers appearing on the dice is (i) 8? (ii) 13? (iii) 12 or less than 12 ?
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Total number of outcomes =36
Probability that sum of two numbers is 8 =
Total no. of outcomes
No. of outcomes where sum is 8
=
36
5
(ii) Less than or equal to 12
Total number of outcomes =36
Probability that sum of two numbers is less than or equal to 12 =
Total no. of outcomes
No. of outcomes where sum is less than or equal to 12
=
36
36
=1
Answer:
(i) 8
Total number of outcomes =36
Probability that sum of two numbers is 8 =
Total no. of outcomes
No. of outcomes where sum is 8
=
36
5
(ii) Less than or equal to 12
Total number of outcomes =36
Probability that sum of two numbers is less than or equal to 12 =
Total no. of outcomes
No. of outcomes where sum is less than or equal to 12
=
36
36
=1