When two dice are thrown, what is the probability that a total of 5 will not appear?
A
7/9
B
8/9
C
6/9
D
5/9
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
With two dice there are 36 equally likely outcomes. A total of 5 occurs in four cases: (1,4), (2,3), (3,2), and (4,1). Therefore, P(not 5)=1-(4/36)=(32/36)=(8/9).
