Probability · Question 14 · Hard
Two dice are thrown. Given that the sum is 8, what is the probability that one of the dice shows a 3?
- 2/5
- 1/18
- 1/3
- 2/9
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 2/5
Explanation: Sum 8 occurs as (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3), (6,2): 5 cases. Of these, (3,5) and (5,3) have a 3, so 2/5.
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