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In question, state whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

The probability of getting number 6 in a throw of a dice is 1/6. Similarly the probability of getting a number 5 is 1/5.

False

Favourable outcome is 5


⇒ Total number of favourable outcomes =


⇒ All Numbers on a dice = 6


⇒ Total number of outcomes = 6




The probability of getting 5 is also .


Hence, the statement is false.


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