Two fair dice are thrown together. The probability that the sum is $8$ is:

Question

Two fair dice are thrown together. The probability that the sum is $8$ is:

Option A

$\frac{1}{9}$

Option B — Correct answer

$\frac{5}{36}$

Correct choice.

Option C

$\frac16$

Option D

$\frac14$

Explanation

Favourable outcomes are $(2,6),(3,5),(4,4),(5,3),(6,2)$, so probability $=\frac{5}{36}$.

Chapter Mock 12: Permutation, Combination and Probability