A number is selected at random between 20 a..

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A number is selected at random between 20 and 30, both numbers inclusive. Find the probability that the number is a prime

\frac{2}{11}

\frac{5}{11}

\frac{6}{11}

\frac{8}{11}

Answer Details

Possible outcomes are 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Prime numbers has only two factors
itself and 1
The prime numbers among the group are 23, 29. Probability of choosing a prime number
= $\frac{Number of prime}{No. of total Possible Outcomes}$
= $\frac{2}{11}$

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