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Two dice are thrown. Given the first shows 5, P(sum is at least 10)?
A1/3
B1/6
C1/2
D5/36
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1/3
With the first die at 5 the second must be 5 or 6, which is 2 of 6 outcomes, or 1/3.
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