Probability
Variance of Difference of Two Dice
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Grade 12

Question:

Two dice A and B rolled. Variance of $\alpha-\beta$ is $\dfrac{p}{q}$ (coprime). Sum of positive divisors of $p$ is equal to
72
36
48
31

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: $\text{Var}(\alpha-\beta)=\text{Var}(\alpha)+\text{Var}(\beta)=2\cdot\frac{35}{12}=\frac{35}{6}$. $p=35,q=6$.
$p=35$. Divisors sum $=1+5+7+35=48$.
Correct Answer: 3

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