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Two dice are thrown simultaneously ,what is the probability of getting a total of 7?

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Correct Answer: Option B
n(S) = 6 × 6 = 36
E = {(1, 6), (6, 1), (5, 2), (2, 5), (4, 3), (3, 4)}
n(E) = 6
P(E) = $$\frac{{6}}{{36}}$$ = $$\frac{{1}}{{6}}$$
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