Three dice are rolled. If the probability of getting different numbers on the three dice is , where and q are co-prime, then is equal to
- (A)4✓ Correct
- (B)3
- (C)1
- (D)2
Answer: (A)
Solution
When three dice are rolled, the total number of outcomes is . For all three dice to show different numbers, we choose and arrange 3 different numbers from 6, giving favorable outcomes. Thus the probability is in lowest terms, so and . Therefore .
JEE Main · 2023 · 06 Apr 2023 · Shift 2 · Single correct option