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Two dice are thrown. What is the probability that the sum of the two numbers is a perfect square?

Class 10Probability Word ProblemsStatistics

A $\frac{7}{36}$
B $\frac{1}{6}$
C $\frac{1}{4}$
D $\frac{5}{36}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Possible square sums are 4 and 9. Sum 4: (1,3),(2,2),(3,1) = 3. Sum 9: (3,6),(4,5),(5,4),(6,3) = 4. Total = 7.

P = \frac{7}{36}

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Answer: A)

\frac{7}{36}

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