Maths · The fundamental principle of counting

Two dice are thrown. The number of sample points in the sample space when six do

Two dice are thrown. The number of sample points in the sample space when six does not appear on any one side is

  • A. 11
  • B. 30
  • C. 18
  • D. 25

Step-by-step solution

When two dice are thrown, the total number of outcomes is 6 × 6 = 36. If six does not appear on either die, each die can show only numbers 1 through 5, giving 5 × 5 = 25 outcomes.
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