Two fair dice are rolled. What is the probability that both show up the same number of points.
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A.
(frac{1}{36}) -
B.
(frac{7}{36}) -
C.
(frac{1}{2}) -
D.
(frac{1}{3}) -
E.
(frac{1}{6})
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation
A dice has 6 faces, 2 dice has 6 x 6 = 36 combined face
Prob. of both showing the same number of points
= (frac{6}{36})
= (frac{1}{6})