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  1. What is the probability of getting a sum 5 from two throws of a dice?

    2. A.
    1/9
    B.
    1/8
    C.
    1/7
    D.
    1/6

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    In two throws a dice, n (S) = 6 * 6 = 36
    Let E is the event of getting a sum of five.
    E = (1, 4), (4, 1), (2, 3), (3, 2)
    So, n (E) = 4
    So, P (E) = = 4/36 or 1/9

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