Probability Ques 15
Question-
Find the probability that a number from 1 to 300 is divisible by either 3 or 7 ?
(1) $\frac{37}{75}$
(2) $\frac{32}{75}$
(3) $\frac{36}{75}$
(4) $\frac{28}{75}$
(5) $\frac{26}{75} $
(IBPS Bank PO/MT CWE-VI (Pre Exam), 16.10.2016 (Second Sitting))
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution: (2)
Number of numbers from 1 to 300 divisible by $3=100$
Number of numbers divisible by $7=42$
Number of numbers divisible by 3 and $7=14$
$\therefore$ Favourable outcomes $=100+42-14=128$
$\therefore$ Required probability $=\frac{128}{300}=\frac{32}{75}$