Two dice are thrown at a time, the probability that the absolute value of the difference of number on dice is 3 , is

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Two dice are thrown at a time, the probability that the absolute value of the difference of number on dice is

3,

is

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Options:

A $\frac{3}{4}$
B $\frac{5}{6}$
C $\frac{2}{7}$
D $\frac{1}{6}$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:

\frac{1}{6}

Total case

= 6 \times 6 = 36

Favourable case

= \{(1,4), (2, 5) (3,6), (4,1) (5,2) (6,3)\} = 6

cases
Hence, the required probability

= \frac{1}{6}

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