Multiple choice

Two dice are rolled simultaneously. Find the probability of their sum to be 8.

  1. $\(\frac{1}{6}\)$
  2. $\(\frac{1}{9}\)$
  3. $\(\frac{1}{12}\)$
  4. $\(\frac{5}{36}\)$

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

When two dice are rolled, total outcomes = 6×6 = 36. Sum of 8 occurs with (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3), (6,2) - 5 favorable outcomes. Probability = 5/36. Option D is correct.

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