Dice throw probability

CMAT 2019 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Easy · Probability

In a simultaneous throw of a pair of dice, find the probability of getting a total of 99 or more.

  1. A.

    5/18

  2. B.

    5/12

  3. C.

    2/7

  4. D.

    2/36

Answer

A

Explanation

Favorable outcomes for sum ≥9\ge 9:

  • Sum 9: (3,6), (4,5), (5,4), (6,3)   ⟹  4\implies 4 cases
  • Sum 10: (4,6), (5,5), (6,4)   ⟹  3\implies 3 cases
  • Sum 11: (5,6), (6,5)   ⟹  2\implies 2 cases
  • Sum 12: (6,6)   ⟹  1\implies 1 case

Total favorable cases =4+3+2+1=10= 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 10. Total sample space =36= 36. Probability =1036=518= \frac{10}{36} = \frac{5}{18}.

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