two dice are thrown together. what is the probability that the sum of the numbers on the two faces is greater than 8
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If 2 dice are thrown
Total number of outcomes=36
Let event A getting that sum of the number on two dice is greater than 8
Number of outcomes favourable to event A=(3,6)(4,5)(4,6)(5,4)(5,5)(5,6)(6,3)(6,4)(6,5)(6,6)
P(A)=. 10. 5
——— = ————
36. 18
Total number of outcomes=36
Let event A getting that sum of the number on two dice is greater than 8
Number of outcomes favourable to event A=(3,6)(4,5)(4,6)(5,4)(5,5)(5,6)(6,3)(6,4)(6,5)(6,6)
P(A)=. 10. 5
——— = ————
36. 18
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