Question

What is the probability of getting a sum of 8 from two thrown throws of a dice?
1. 7/9
2. 8/36
3. 1/6
4. 5/36

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 5/36

Formula used:

P(E) = (Favorable events)/(Total events)

Calculations:

In two throws of a dice = n(S) = 6 × 6 = 36

Events = {(6,2) (5,3) (4, 4) (2,6) (3,5)}

P(E) = 5/36

∴ The probability of getting a sum of 8 from two thrown throws of a dice is 5/36