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The black and red die are rolled. The conditional probability of obtaining a sum greater than 9 given that the black die resulted in a 5 is :

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Given black die shows 5, the red die can be 1 to 6.

For sum greater than 9, red must be 5 or 6 (giving sums 10, 11).

Probability =26=13=\frac{2}{6}=\frac{1}{3}.

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