If x is chosen at random from the set {1,2,3,4} and y is to be chosen at random from the set {5,6,7}, what is the probability that xy will be even?

A 1/2

B 2/3

C 3/4

D 4/3

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

S ={(1,5),(1,6),(1,7),(2,5),(2,6),(2,7),(3,5),(3,6),(3,7),(4,5),(4,6),(4,7)}
Total element n(S)=12

xy will be even when even x or y or both will be even.
Events of x, y being even is E.
E ={(1,6),(2,5),(2,6),(2,7),(3,6),(4,5),(4,6),(4,7)}
n(E) = 8

P(E)=n(E)n(S)=812 = 4/3

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