A black and a red die are rolled simultaneously. The probability of obtaining a sum greater than 9, given that the black resulted in a 5 is |
1/2 1 2/3 1/3 |
1/3 |
The correct answer is Option (4) → 1/3 The black die shows $5$. Sum > 9 ⇒ red die must show a number $r$ such that: $5 + r > 9$ $r > 4$ Possible red die outcomes: $5,6$ → total $2$ outcomes. Total possible outcomes for red die (given black = 5): $6$. Required probability: $\frac{2}{6}=\frac{1}{3}$ Probability = $\frac{1}{3}$. |