JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Probability Question Bank Definition of probability

  • question_answer
    The probability of obtaining sum ?8? in a single throw of two dice                                                 [RPET 1995]

    A)   \[\frac{1}{36}\]  

    B)   \[\frac{5}{36}\]

    C)                 \[\frac{4}{36}\]    

    D)                 \[\frac{6}{36}\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Favourable ways are \[(2,\,\,6),\,(3,\,\,5),\,(4,\,\,4),\,(5,\,\,3)\] and \[(6,\,\,2).\] Hence required probability \[=\frac{5}{36}.\]


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner