Multiple choice

Two dice were thrown simultaneously. Then find the probability of g etting one odd and one even outcome

  1. $\dfrac{1}{4}$
  2. $\dfrac{1}{2}$
  3. $\dfrac{1}{9}$
  4. $\dfrac{1}{6}$
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Explanation

Total outcomes = 36. Outcomes with one odd and one even: (O,E) or (E,O). There are 3 odd (1,3,5) and 3 even (2,4,6) numbers. (O,E) has 3*3=9 outcomes. (E,O) has 3*3=9 outcomes. Total favorable = 18. Probability = 18/36 = 1/2.

AI explanation

When two dice are thrown, the total number of possible outcomes is 36. To get one odd and one even number, the first die can be odd (3 options) and the second even (3 options), giving 9 outcomes; similarly, the first die can be even and the second odd, giving another 9 outcomes. The total favorable outcomes are 18, making the probability 18 divided by 36, which equals 1/2.

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