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In the experiment where we throw two dice, the number of possible outcomes is .

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6

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12

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36

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18

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Solution

The correct option is C 36
When we throw a single dice, the number of possible outcomes is 6. (The number on the top face is the outcome)
Thus, when we throw a pair of dice, the number of possible outcomes is $6 \times 6$ which is 36.

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