Question:

The probability of getting a sum \(9\) when two dice are thrown is

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For two dice problems, always list ordered pairs carefully because \[ (3,6)\neq(6,3). \]
Updated On: Jun 22, 2026
  • \(\frac16\)
  • \(\frac18\)
  • \(\frac19\)
  • \(\frac1{12}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Find the total number of outcomes.
When two dice are thrown, each die has \(6\) possible outcomes.
Therefore, \[ \text{Total outcomes}=6\times6=36 \]

Step 2: Find favorable outcomes for sum \(9\).
The pairs giving sum \(9\) are: \[ (3,6),\ (4,5),\ (5,4),\ (6,3) \] Thus, the number of favorable outcomes is \[ 4 \]

Step 3: Compute the probability.
\[ P(\text{sum }9) = \frac{\text{favorable outcomes}}{\text{total outcomes}} \] \[ = \frac4{36} \] \[ = \frac19 \]

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Therefore, \[ \boxed{\frac19} \]
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