Multiple choice

Answer the following questions based on the statement given below: Two dice are rolled simultaneously. Find the probability of getting a sum greater than 9.

  1. $\(\frac{1}{2}\)$
  2. $\(\frac{1}{3}\)$
  3. $\(\frac{1}{4}\)$
  4. $\(\frac{1}{5}\)$
  5. $\(\frac{1}{6}\)$
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E Correct answer
Explanation

When rolling two dice, total outcomes = 6 × 6 = 36. Sums greater than 9 are: 10 (4,6; 5,5; 6,4), 11 (5,6; 6,5), 12 (6,6) — totaling 6 favorable outcomes. Probability = 6/36 = 1/6.

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