Mathematics
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Medium
Question
Three 6-faced dice are thrown together. The probability that exactly two dice show the same number is:
A
5/36
B
5/12
✓ Official correct answer
C
1/6
D
1/2
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A
5/36
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B
5/12
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C
1/6
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D
1/2
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Explanation
Favourable outcomes = 3 × 6 × 5 = 90; total = 216. Probability = 90/216 = 5/12.