Question

In a simultaneous throw of a pair of dice, find the probability of getting a total of $9$ or more.

Accepted Answer

A. Favorable outcomes for sum $\ge 9$: - Sum 9: (3,6), (4,5), (5,4), (6,3) $\implies 4$ cases - Sum 10: (4,6), (5,5), (6,4) $\implies 3$ cases - Sum 11: (5,6), (6,5) $\implies 2$ cases - Sum 12: (6,6) $\implies 1$ case Total favorable cases $= 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 10$. Total sample space $= 36$. Probability $= \frac{10}{36} = \frac{5}{18}$.

Dice throw probability

Explanation

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