Multiple choice

What is the probability of getting sum 12, when two dice are thrown simultaneously?

  1. $\dfrac{1}{36}$
  2. $\dfrac{1}{18}$
  3. $\dfrac{1}{9}$

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The only way to get a sum of 12 with two dice is (6, 6). There is 1 favorable outcome out of 36 total outcomes.

AI explanation

When two dice are thrown simultaneously, the total number of possible outcomes is 6 multiplied by 6, which equals 36. To get a sum of 12, the only favorable outcome is rolling a 6 on the first die and a 6 on the second die. This gives exactly 1 favorable outcome out of the 36 possible combinations. Therefore, the required probability is 1 divided by 36.

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