Question

If a three digit number is chosen at random, what is the probability that the chosen number is a multiple of 2?
A. `(499)/(900)`
B. `(5)/(9)`
C. `(1)/(2)`
D. `(500)/(899)`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
(i) Total number of three digits numbers =900.
Total number of three digits even numbers = 450.
(ii) The first and the last three digits numbers, which are multiplies of 2 are 100 and 998.
(ii) Count the numbers in the above case.
(iv) The total number of three digits number are 900.
(v) Apply the formula to find the required probability.