- A5/12
- B5/36
- C7/36
- D1/6
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Sum 8 arises from (2,6),(3,5),(4,4),(5,3),(6,2) = 5 outcomes out of 36; probability = 5/36.
Answer: B) 5/36
Two dice are thrown together. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers on top is 8? (answer as a fraction)
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