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What is the probability of obtaining a head and a six when a fair coin and and a die are tossed together? 

A.

112

B.

13

C.

12

D.

23

Correct answer is D

p(a head and a six)=p(a head)+p(a six)

= 12+16=23.

 

 

Hint: Probability of A and B occurring should be greater than probability A or B happening.