engineering mathematics MCQ #3976

The probability of getting a sum of 7 when two dice are thrown is

engineering mathematics MCQ #3976

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The probability of getting a sum of 7 when two dice are thrown is

    • A) 1 / 6
    • B) 1 / 3
    • C) 1 / 12
    • D) 1 / 9

    Answer: 1 / 6

    Explanation: Total outcomes = 6 * 6 = 36, favorable outcomes = 6 (1,6; 2,5; 3,4; 4,3; 5,2; 6,1), probability = 6/36 = 1/6.