What is the probability of getting a number on the first throw greater than that on the second throw when a dice is

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What is the probability of getting a number on the first throw greater than that on the second throw when a dice is thrown twice?

A. \(\dfrac16\)

B. \(\dfrac23\)

C. \(\dfrac5{12}\)

D. \(\dfrac7{12}\)

E. \(\dfrac56\)

Answer: C

Source: Manhattan GMAT