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If two dice are thrown together . Then , the probability that the sum of the numbers appearing on them is a prime number, is

A

`1//2`

B

`3//7`

C

`5//12`

D

`7//12`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Total cases = 36
Prime number are 2 , 3 , 5 , 7 , 11.
`therefore` Favourable cases = 15
Required probability = `(15)/(36) = (5)/(12)`
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