Question:
Two dice are thrown at the same time. Find the probability of getting
(i) same number on both dice.
(ii) different number on both dice.
Solution:
Two dice are thrown at the same time. [given]
So, total number of possible outcomes = 36
(i) We have, same number on both dice.
So, possible outcomes are (1,1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5) and (6, 6).
$\therefore$ Number of possible outcomes $=6$
Now, $\quad$ required probability $=\frac{6}{36}=\frac{1}{6}$
(ii) We have, different number on both dice.
So, number of possible outcomes
$=36$ - Number of possible outcomes for same number on both dice
$=36-6=30$
$\therefore$ Required probability $=\frac{30}{36}=\frac{5}{6}$