Let two fair dice $A$ and $B$ be thrown. What is the probability that the number appearing on dice $A$ is greater than the number appearing on dice $B$?

  • A
    $\frac{5}{12}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{7}{17}$

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