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Post-UTME Mathematics 2013 Objective — Question 98

Question 98 of 100 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Two dice are thrown together. What is the probability of getting a sum of 5?

  • A. 1/6
  • B. 5/16
  • C. 1/9Correct
  • D. 1/12

Explanation

Sum of 5 occurs in 4 of 36 outcomes: (1,4),(2,3),(3,2),(4,1). Probability=4/36=1/9.

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