Two dice are tossed once. The probability of getting an even number at the first die or a total of 8 is
Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 1/36  B) 3/36  C) 11/36  D) 20/36  E) 23/36
1. The probability of getting an even number at the first die is 1/2 (as the probability of even = the probability of odd = 1/2);   2. The probability of getting a total of 8 is 5/6^2, as there are 5 different favorable scenarios: (2,6), (6,2), (3,5), (5,3) and (4,4);   3. The probability of getting an even number at the first die AND a total of 8 is 3/6^2 (from above case);   Hence, The probability of getting an even number at the first die OR a total of 8 is 1/2+5/36-3/36=20/36.   Answer: 20/36
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Two dice are tossed once. The probability of getting an even number at the first die or a total of 8 is