Question

Two dice are thrown at the same time. Find the probability of getting the same number on both dice.

• A. 1/3
• B. 2/5
• C. 1/6
• D. 5/6

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1/6

Two dice are thrown at the same time. So, total number of possible outcomes = 36.

Let E be the event of getting the same number on both dice.

E = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5), (6, 6)}

n(E) = 6

Therefore the required probability = $\frac{n\left(E\right)}{n\left(S\right)}$ = $\frac{6}{36}$ =$\frac{1}{6}$