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Two fair dice are thrown together. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers obtained is a multiple of 4?

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  • A1/6
  • B7/36
  • C1/4
  • D2/9

Step-by-Step Solution

Sums that are multiples of 4 are 4, 8 and 12. Sum 4 occurs 3 ways, sum 8 occurs 5 ways, sum 12 occurs 1 way — 9 favourable outcomes out of 36. Probability = 9/36 = 1/4.
Answer: C) 1/4

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