Probability · Question 7 · Medium
Two dice are thrown. What is the probability that the product of the numbers is even?
- 1/2
- 3/4
- 1/4
- 2/3
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. 3/4
Explanation: The product is odd only if both are odd: (3/6) × (3/6) = 1/4. So P(even) = 1 − 1/4 = 3/4.
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