Question

If two dice are thrown simultaneously, then the probability that the sum of the numbers which come up on the dice to be more than 5 is:

• A. \( \frac{5}{36} \)
• B. \( \frac{1}{6} \)
• C. \( \frac{5}{18} \)
• D. \( \frac{7}{18} \)
• E. \( \frac{13}{18} \)

Hint:

For dice sum problems, remember the number of ways to get a sum $S$ increases linearly up to $S=7$ and then decreases. Ways to get sum $S$: $S-1$ for $S \in [2, 7]$.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)