Solve the Problem $\frac { 1 } { 9 }$ C) $\frac { 8 } { 9 }$

question 438

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Two dice are tossed, and the random variable X assigns to each outcome the sum of the number of dots showing on each face. What is the probability that X = 5?

• A) 4
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 9 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 8 } { 9 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 5 } { 6 }\)

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