Find the probability of getting the sum of two numbers, less than 3 or more than 11

Question:

Find the probability of getting the sum of two numbers, less than 3 or more than 11, when a pair of distinct dice is thrown together. 

Solution:

Favorable outcomes for sum of numbers on dice less than 3 or more than 11 are (1,1), (6,6).

Required probability $=\mathrm{P}($ sum is less than 3 or more than 11$)=\frac{2}{36}=\frac{1}{18}$.

 

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