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If two dice are thrown find probability of getting an odd number one and multiple of 3 on other is

A

`1//3`

B

`1//4`

C

`11//36`

D

`13/36`

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To find the probability of getting an odd number on one die and a multiple of 3 on the other die when two dice are thrown, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Sample Space**: When two dice are thrown, each die has 6 faces. Therefore, the total number of outcomes when throwing two dice is: \[ \text{Total Outcomes} = 6 \times 6 = 36 \] 2. **Identify the Favorable Outcomes**: We need to find the outcomes where one die shows an odd number and the other die shows a multiple of 3. - **Odd Numbers on a Die**: The odd numbers on a die are 1, 3, and 5. - **Multiples of 3 on a Die**: The multiples of 3 on a die are 3 and 6. 3. **List the Favorable Combinations**: We will consider cases based on which die shows the odd number and which shows the multiple of 3. - **Case 1**: Odd number on the first die, multiple of 3 on the second die. - If the first die is 1: The second die can be 3 or 6 → Outcomes: (1, 3), (1, 6) - If the first die is 3: The second die can be 3 or 6 → Outcomes: (3, 3), (3, 6) - If the first die is 5: The second die can be 3 or 6 → Outcomes: (5, 3), (5, 6) - **Case 2**: Multiple of 3 on the first die, odd number on the second die. - If the first die is 3: The second die can be 1, 3, or 5 → Outcomes: (3, 1), (3, 3), (3, 5) - If the first die is 6: The second die can be 1, 3, or 5 → Outcomes: (6, 1), (6, 3), (6, 5) 4. **Count the Favorable Outcomes**: Now, we will count the total number of favorable outcomes: - From Case 1: (1, 3), (1, 6), (3, 3), (3, 6), (5, 3), (5, 6) → 6 outcomes - From Case 2: (3, 1), (3, 3), (3, 5), (6, 1), (6, 3), (6, 5) → 6 outcomes - Total favorable outcomes = 6 + 6 = 12 5. **Calculate the Probability**: The probability \( P \) of the event is given by the formula: \[ P = \frac{\text{Number of Favorable Outcomes}}{\text{Total Outcomes}} = \frac{12}{36} = \frac{1}{3} \] ### Final Answer: The probability of getting an odd number on one die and a multiple of 3 on the other die is: \[ \frac{1}{3} \]
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