What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice?
A) 1/2 B) 3/4
C) 1/9 D) 2/9
What is the probability of getting a sum of 9
Answer: C) 1/9
Explanation:
In two throws of a die, n(S) = (6 x 6) = 36.
Let E = event of getting a sum ={(3, 6), (4, 5), (5, 4), (6, 3)}.
P(E) =n(E)/n(S)=4/36=1/9.
Subject: Probability – Quantitative Aptitude – Arithmetic Ability