If three dice are thrown simultaneously, then the probability of getting a sum of 5, is

Options

A. `5/216`
B. `1/6`
C. `1/36`
D. `1/216`

Answer

To find the probability of getting a sum of 5 when three dice are thrown simultaneously, we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Calculate Total Outcomes
When one die is thrown, there are 6 possible outcomes (1 through 6). When three dice are thrown, the total number of outcomes is given by:
\[ \text{Total Outcomes} = 6^3 = 216 \]