Multiple choice

Two dice were thrown simultaneously. Then find the probability of g etting product of outcomes multiple of 4.

  1. $\dfrac{7}{12}$
  2. $\dfrac{5}{18}$
  3. $\dfrac{1}{9}$
  4. $\dfrac{5}{12}$
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total outcomes for two dice are 36. Outcomes with a product as a multiple of 4 are: (1,4), (2,2), (2,4), (2,6), (3,4), (4,1), (4,2), (4,3), (4,4), (4,5), (4,6), (6,2), (6,4), (6,6). Counting these gives 15 favorable outcomes, so the probability is 15/36 = 5/12.