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Two dice are thrown. The probability that the sum is 8 is:

Answer: 5/36.

  • A 5/36
  • B 1/6
  • C 4/36
  • D 6/36

Correct answer: A. 5/36

Explanation: The favourable pairs are (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3), (6,2) - 5 of the 36 outcomes.

Concept context

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

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