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Two dice are thrown. Given the sample space of 36 equally likely outcomes, the sum with the highest probability is:

Answer: 7.

  • A 6
  • B 8
  • C 12
  • D 7

Correct answer: D. 7

Explanation: Sum 7 arises in 6 ways, more than any other total, because it is the centre of the symmetric distribution of sums.

Concept context

Random experiments, sample space, events, and the axiomatic approach to probability

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