What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice?

2017

What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice?

  1. A.

    1/6

  2. B.

    1/8

  3. C.

    1/9

  4. D.

    1/12

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Correct answer: C

A sum of 9 from two dice occurs in 4 outcomes: (3,6), (4,5), (5,4), and (6,3). Total outcomes = 36, so probability = 4/36 = 1/9.

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