Two dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability of getting a sum of 7 is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability of getting a sum of 7 is:

A. 7/36

B. 1/12

C. 1/6

D. 1/36

Answer: Option C

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Favorable outcomes: (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2), (6,1) = 6. Total outcomes = 36. Prob = 6/36 = 1/6.

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