Multiple choice

Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability of obtaining a total score of 8?

  1. $\displaystyle\frac{5}{36}$
  2. $\displaystyle\frac{7}{36}$
  3. $\displaystyle\frac{11}{36}$
  4. $\displaystyle\frac{13}{36}$
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Explanation

Total outcomes = 36. Pairs summing to 8: (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3), (6,2). There are 5 favorable outcomes. Probability = 5/36.

AI explanation

When two dice are thrown, the total number of possible outcomes is 36. The combinations that give a total score of 8 are (2, 6), (3, 5), (4, 4), (5, 3) and (6, 2), which are 5 favorable outcomes. The required probability is 5 divided by 36.

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