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JAMB Mathematics 1992 Question 47

Question 47

Probability

Two perfect dice are thrown together. Determine the probability of obtaining a total score of 8.

  1. A.1/12
  2. B.5/36
  3. C.1/6
  4. D.7/36
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (5/36)

Explanation

A total of 8 comes from (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3) and (6,2): 5 of the 36 outcomes.