Probability - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 28957

Q.  On rolling a dice 2 times, the sum of 2 numbers that appear on the uppermost face is 8. What is the probability that the first throw of dice yields 4?
- Published on 27 Mar 17

a. 2/36
b. 1/36
c. 1/6
d. 1/5

ANSWER: 1/36
 
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    Discussion

  • HARSHIT KUMAR   -Posted on 19 Jul 18
    I think 'd' should be the correct answer as it is already given that sum is 8. We do not have to find if it is 8 or not. We want (4,4) out of 5 possibilitie. Hence, 1/5 should be correct.

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