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Mathematics — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Two dice are rolled together. The probability of getting the sum of the two numbers to be more than 10, is
  1. (A) $\frac{1}{9}$
  2. (B) $\frac{1}{6}$
  3. (C) $\frac{7}{12}$
  4. (D) $\frac{1}{12}$
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Model Answer

(D) $\dfrac{1}{12}$

Total outcomes = 36. Favourable outcomes (sum > 10): (5,6), (6,5), (6,6) = 3 outcomes. P = $\dfrac{3}{36} = \dfrac{1}{12}$.

Explanation

Sums more than 10 means sums of 11 or 12. Only three pairs give these: (5,6) and (6,5) for sum 11, and (6,6) for sum 12. Dividing by 36 total outcomes gives 1/12. Students often forget (5,6) and (6,5) are different outcomes.

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