Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 2014
If a number is selected at random from each of the sets p = {1, 2, 3} and Q = {2, 3, 5}, find the probability that the sum of the numbers is prime
A
\(\frac{5}{9}\)
B
1\(\frac{4}{9}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D
\(\frac{2}{9}\)
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Correct Option: C
p = { 1, 2, 3}
Q = {2, 3, 5}
prob(prime number) = prob(1 and 2) or
= prob(2 and 3) or
= prob(3 and 2)
There are three possibilities of the sum being prime
Total possibility = 9
probability(sum being prime) = (\frac{3}{9})
= (\frac{1}{3})
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