Question

If two dice are thrown simultaneously, then the odds against the event of appearing equal numbers on them is

• A. 1/6
• B. 6
• C. 1/5
• D. 5

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

5

Answer 2

m = P(5) = $\frac { 6 } { 36 } = \frac { 1 } { 6 }$

n = P $( \overline { \mathrm { E } } )$ = $\frac { 5 } { 6 }$

∴ Odd against the event = $\frac { 5 / 6 } { 1 / 6 } = 5$