If x is to be chosen at random from the set {1,2,3} and y is to be

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If x is to be chosen at random from the set {1,2,3} and y is to be chosen at random from the set {4,5,6,7}, what is the probability that xy will be even?

(A)  \frac{1}{6}

(B)  \frac{1}{3}

(C)  \frac{1}{2}

(D)  \frac{2}{3}

(E)  \frac{5}{6}

Explanation:
 For xy to be even, either x, y, or both must be even. The only way xy will not be even is if both x and y are odd. Since the latter is only one probability, while the former is three, it’s most efficient to solve for the latter– the opposite of what the question is asking for. Just remember to subtract the result from 1 before selecting an answer.

The probability that both numbers are odd relies on the probabilities that each individual number is odd. In the set that x is chosen from, there are 3 numbers, 2 of which are odd. Thus, the probability that x is odd is 2/3
3 . In the set that y is chosen from, there are 4 numbers, 2 of which are odd. Thus, the probability that y is odd is
1/2. The probability that both are odd, then, is: p = (2/3)*(1/2) = 1/3

Remember that 1/3 is the opposite of what we’re solving for; subtract that from 1: p = 1 − 1/3 = 2/3 , choice (D).

Bunuel · Answer

This is a copy of the following OG question: https://gmatclub.com/forum/if-x-is-to-b ... 67089.html

Archit3110 · Answer

P odd no xy ;

2/3 * 2/4 = 1/3
even 1-1/3 = 2/3 IMO D

buzz111 · Answer

If x is to be chosen at random from the set {1,2,3} and y is to be chosen at random from the set {4,5,6,7}, what is the probability that xy will be even?

Looking for X*Y = Even
Possibilities: EE, EO, OE (any combination that contains even will multiply to even)

Choose Even from Set X, Choose Even from Set Y = 1/3 x 2/4 = 1/6
Choose Even from Set X, Choose Odd from Set Y = 1/3 x 2/4 = 1/6
Choose Odd from Set X, Choose Even from Set Y = 2/3 x 2/4 = 1/3

1/6 + 1/6 + 1/3 = 4/6 or 2/3

Paras96 · Answer

If x is to be chosen at random from the set {1,2,3} and y is to be chosen at random from the set {4,5,6,7}, what is the probability that xy will be even?

Probability xy is even = 1 - Probability xy is odd = 1 - (2/3)(2/4)= 1 - (2/3)(1/2) = 1 - (1/3) = 2/3

Hence D

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