Find the probability that a number picked at random from the set(43, 44, 45, …, 60) is a prime number.
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A.
(frac{2}{3}) -
B.
(frac{1}{3}) -
C.
(frac{2}{9}) -
D.
(frac{7}{9})
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Prime numbers = (43,47,53,59)
N = (43, 44, 45,…, 60)
The universal set contains 18 numbers.
The prime numbers between 43 and 60 are 4
Probability of picking a prime number = (frac{4}{18})
= (frac{2}{9})