Question

Two dice are thrown together. The probability of getting the same number on both dice is
(a) $\frac{1}{2}$ (b) $\frac{1}{3}$ (c) $\frac{1}{6}$ (d) $\frac{1}{12}$

Answer 1

Total no. Of outcomes when 2 dice are thrown= 6× 6= 36


Favourable outcomes (1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4,) (5,5) and (6,6).


No. Of favourable outcomes= 6


Probability ( same no. On both dice) = no.of favourable outcomes/ total no.of outcomes


Probability ( same no. On both dice) =6/36 = ⅙


Probability ( same no. On both dice) =⅙