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Published on: August 13, 2026
When a pair of six faced fair dice are thrown, the probability that the sum of the numbers on the two dice is greater than 7 , is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
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Total outcomes, 
Favourable outcomes, 
sum greater than 7) 
Required probability 
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