KCET2016MathematicsProbability
Two dice are thrown simultaneously, the probability of obtaining a total score of ( 5 ) is
Options
- A( 1 18 )
- B( 1 12 )
- C( 1 9 )
- D( 1 6 )
Correct answer
C. ( 1 9 )
Step-by-step solution
Total number of outcomes is 6 6=36 Sum should be 5, that is, (1,4),(4,1),(2,3),(3,2) Therefore, required probability is P(X)= 4 36 = 1 9