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Question of the Day (June 20)

Published June 20, 2018 by Jeff
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Two sets are defined as follows:
X = \{4, 5, 8\}
Y = \{-1, 1, 2\}

If a number is taken from set X at random and another number is taken from set Y at random, what is the probability that the sum of these numbers will be an even integer?

A. \frac{2}{9}
B. \frac{1}{3}
C. \frac{4}{9}
D. \frac{5}{9}
E. \frac{2}{3}

Question Discussion & Explanation

Correct Answer - C - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)

Verbal

Because an oversupply of computer chips has sent prices plunging, the manufacturer has announced that it will cut production by closing its factories for two days a month.

(A) Because an oversupply of computer chips has sent prices plunging

(B) Because of plunging prices for computer chips, which is due to an oversupply

(C) Because computer chip prices have been sent plunging, which resulted from an oversupply

(D) Due to plunging computer chip prices from an oversupply

(E) Due to an oversupply, with the result that computer chip prices have been sent plunging

Question Discussion & Explanation

Correct Answer - A - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
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