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If a coin is flipped and one die is thrown, what is the probability of getting a head or a 4?

A

`1/12`

B

`1/3`

C

`5/12`

D

`7/12`

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The correct Answer is:
D
The probability of getting neither a head nor a 4 is `1/2. 5/6=5/12` Therefore, the
probability of getting either is `1-5/12=7/12`.
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