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A pair of fair dice is thrown. What is the probability that the two numbers shown differ by exactly 2?

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  • A1/6
  • B1/9
  • C5/18
  • D2/9

Step-by-Step Solution

Favourable pairs are (1,3), (2,4), (3,5), (4,6) and their reverses — 8 outcomes out of 36. Probability = 8/36 = 2/9.
Answer: D) 2/9

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