Mathematics
JAMB 1985
What is the probability that a number chosen at random from the intergers between 1 and 10 inclusive is either a prime or a multiple of 3?
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A.
\(\frac{7}{10}\)
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B.
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
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C.
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
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D.
\(\frac{3}{10}\)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Simple Space: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 = 10)
Prime: (2, 3, 5, 7)
multiples of 3: (3, 6, 9)
Prime or multiples of 3: (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 = 6)
Probability = \(\frac{6}{10}\)
= \(\frac{3}{5}\)
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