In a single throw of two dice, what is the probability of getting an odd number on one and a multipl

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01 Aug 2013 Probability

In a single throw of two dice, what is the probability of getting an odd number on one and a multiple of 3 on the other.

OPtion

1) 1/36
2) 1/6
3) 1/12
4) 5/18
5) 11/36
6) 2/13
7) 5/36
8) 2/3
9) 1/2
10)None of these

Solution

An odd number on one and a multiple of 3 on the other:
Total number of favourable outcomes = 11
(1,3),(1,6),(3,3),(3,6),(5,3),(5,6),(3,1),(3,5),(6,1),(6,3),(6,5)
Required probability = 11/36

Correct Option: 5 Best Solution (5)