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If three unbiased dice are rolled simultaneously then the probability that all the three dice show distinct numbers is
MathematicsProbabilityTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2023 (13 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $\frac{1}{36}$
  • B $\frac{35}{36}$
  • C $\frac{5}{9}$
  • D $\frac{4}{9}$
Solution:
1504 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{5}{9}$
Total number of elements in sample space
$$
=6 \times 6 \times 6=216
$$

Ways to get different numbers on all 3 dice
$$
=6 \times 5 \times 4=120
$$
$\therefore \quad$ Probability $=\frac{120}{216}=\frac{5}{9}$.

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