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In a single throw of two dice, what is the probability that sum of the numbers appearing on the two dice is a prime number?
In a single throw of two dice, what is the probability that sum of the numbers appearing on the two dice is a prime number?
Updated On: June 02, 2025
- \(\frac {7}{18}\)
- \(\frac {5}{12}\)
- \(\frac {4}{9}\)
- \(\frac {19}{36}\)
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct option is (B): \(\frac {5}{12}\).
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