JEE Main 2021 — Probability Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift
Question
When a certain biased die is rolled, a particular face occurs with probability and its opposite face occurs with probability . All other faces occur with probability . Note that opposite faces sum to 7 in any die. If 0 < x < , and the probability of obtaining total sum = 7, when such a die is rolled twice, is , then the value of x is :
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
Probability of obtaining total sum 7 = probability of getting opposite faces.
Probability of getting opposite faces
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Probability of getting opposite faces
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