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Two numbers are selected random from integers 1 through 9. If the sum if even, what is the probability that both numbers are odd?

A. \(\frac{1}{6}\)

B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)

C. \(\frac{4}{9}\)

D. \(\frac{5}{8}\)

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Correct answer is D.

The sum will be even when; both numbers are either even or odd,

i.e. for both numbers to be even, the total cases \(5_{C_1}\times 4_{C_1}\) (Both the numbers are odd) + \(4_{C_1}\times 3_{C_1}\) (Both the numbers are even)= 32

The favourable number of cases will be,

Both odd, i.e. selecting numbers from 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9, i.e.

\(5_{C_1}\times 4_{C_1}\) = 20

Thus, the probability that both numbers are odd will be

\(=\frac{Favorable\,outcomes}{Total\,outcomes}\)

\(\Rightarrow\)\(\frac{20}{32}=\frac{5}{8}\)

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