Last visit was: 06 Sep 2026, 08:12 It is currently 06 Sep 2026, 08:12
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
User avatar
CrazyBlender123
Joined: 09 Apr 2026
Last visit: 06 Sep 2026
Posts: 22
Own Kudos:
11
 [1]
Given Kudos: 19
Location: India
Schools: NUS
GPA: 3.12
WE:Analyst (Technology)
Products:
Schools: NUS
Posts: 22
Kudos: 11
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
User avatar
Theeldertwin
Joined: 28 Dec 2025
Last visit: 06 Sep 2026
Posts: 163
Own Kudos:
32
 [1]
Given Kudos: 88
Concentration: Strategy
GMAT Focus 1: 655 Q84 V84 DI79
GMAT Focus 1: 655 Q84 V84 DI79
Posts: 163
Kudos: 32
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
User avatar
Rishm
Joined: 05 May 2024
Last visit: 06 Sep 2026
Posts: 370
Own Kudos:
78
 [1]
Given Kudos: 82
Location: India
GPA: 10
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
Products:
Posts: 370
Kudos: 78
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
User avatar
heyaa
Joined: 19 Dec 2024
Last visit: 06 Sep 2026
Posts: 72
Own Kudos:
60
 [1]
Given Kudos: 46
Location: India
Posts: 72
Kudos: 60
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
11 prime numbers: 2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31.
pairs which work:
5,17 - 7,11,13 = 3c2 =3
7,19 = 3
11,23 =3
17,29 = 19,23 = 2c2 = 1
19,31= 1
total favorable outcomes = 3+3+3+1+1 = 11
total outcomes = 11c4 = 330
answer = 11/330 = 1/30
User avatar
RDM42
Joined: 20 Jan 2025
Last visit: 24 Aug 2026
Posts: 464
Own Kudos:
328
 [1]
Given Kudos: 29
Posts: 464
Kudos: 328
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
A box contains 11 slips of paper. The slips are labeled with the first 11 prime numbers, with one different prime number on each slip. If 4 slips are drawn at random from the box without replacement, what is the probability that the range of the 4 numbers drawn is 12?

2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31
We can choose 4 out of 11 without replacement= 11C4 ways = 330 ways
Ranger= Max-Min=12
(5,7,11,13,17) Range=12
Ways of choosing other 2 no.=3C2=3
(7,11,13,17,19) Range= 12
choosing other 2 no.=3C2=3
(11,13,17,19,23) R=12
choosing other 2 no.=3C2=3
(17,19,23,29) R=12
choosing other 2 no.=2C2=1
(19,23,29,31) R=1w
Other 2 no. can be choosed=2C2=1
Valid outcomes= 3+3+3+1+1= 11
P=Valid outcomes/Total outcomes= 11/330=1/30
User avatar
yashsharma1
Joined: 18 Apr 2025
Last visit: 06 Sep 2026
Posts: 76
Own Kudos:
49
 [1]
Given Kudos: 26
Location: India
GMAT Focus 1: 645 Q81 V82 DI83
Products:
GMAT Focus 1: 645 Q81 V82 DI83
Posts: 76
Kudos: 49
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
First 11 distinct prime numbers: 2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31
Total ways of picking 4 numbers out of 11 (without replacement) = 11C4 = 330
The question is saying that for favorable outcomes, the range of numbers should be 12. So we need to find how many such cases are possible. For range, we are only concerned with the highest and lowest chosen numbers and the other two can be selected from the remaining possibilities.

The possible combinations are as follows:

1. Highest number = 31, lowest has to be 19. The other two numbers have to be between 19 and 31 and in the list above, there are only 2 such numbers (23 & 29). Hence only 1 combination in this case.
2. Highest = 29, lowest = 17. Other two can only be 19 & 23. Hence 1 possible combination.
3. Highest = 23, lowest = 11. There are 3 numbers (13,17,19) out of which we need to choose the remaining 2. So, 3C2 = 3 possible combinations.
4. Highest = 19, lowest = 7. Again out of 3 (11,13,17) 2 need to be selected. 3C2 = 3 possible combinations.
5. Highest = 17, lowest = 5. We need to choose 2 numbers out of 3 (7,11,13). 3C2 = 3 combinations.

We cannot make a case of 13 and below being the highest number because it will need 1 and below as the lowest number which are not a part of the list.
So, favorable / total = (1+1+3+3+3)/330 = 11/330 = 1/30
User avatar
2448
Joined: 09 Jun 2026
Last visit: 06 Sep 2026
Posts: 34
Own Kudos:
27
 [1]
Given Kudos: 7
Posts: 34
Kudos: 27
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
total = 11c4 = 330
possible outcomes = 3c2 + 3c2 + 3c2 + 2c2 + 2c2 = 11
(5,17)(7,19)(11,23)(17,29)(19,31)
3 3 3 2 2
prob = 11/330 = 1/30
User avatar
okHedwig
Joined: 13 Apr 2022
Last visit: 01 Sep 2026
Posts: 106
Own Kudos:
66
 [1]
Given Kudos: 70
Posts: 106
Kudos: 66
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
IMO B

the Prime nos : 2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31
Here the nos with range 12 = (5,17), (7,19), (11,23), (17,29), (19,31)
So these nos must be selected in each selection
Now, ways of selecting (5,17) in 4 slips = I have to select 5 & 17, and any prime no between 5 & 17 = 7,11,13
So, ways of selecting 5,17 = 3C1 =3
Silimarly ways of selecting (7,19) =3
Ways of selecting (11,23) =3
Ways of selecting (17, 29 = 1 Since 19, 23 should also be selected so there is only 1 way
Similarly ways of selecting 19,31 =1
Totaal ways = 3+3+3+1+1 =11
Ways of selecting 4 out of 11 slips = 11C4 =11x30
Hence req Prob = 11/11*30 = 1/30
Hope this helps
Bunuel
A box contains 11 slips of paper. The slips are labeled with the first 11 prime numbers, with one different prime number on each slip. If 4 slips are drawn at random from the box without replacement, what is the probability that the range of the 4 numbers drawn is 12?

A. 1/66
B. 1/30
C. 1/22
D. 1/15
E. 1/11


 


This question was provided by GMAT Club
for the GMAT World Cup Competition

Win over $30,000 in prizes such as Courses, Tests, Private Tutoring, and more

 


⚠️ Important: GMAT Club does not allow AI-generated posts. AI-generated solutions are not eligible for kudos, and users who post them may face moderation action, including a ban.
User avatar
AviNFC
Joined: 31 May 2023
Last visit: 09 Aug 2026
Posts: 365
Own Kudos:
421
 [1]
Given Kudos: 5
Posts: 365
Kudos: 421
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
first 11 prime nos. = 2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31

For range 12:
5,x,y,17..of 7,11,13 any two can be chosen in 3C2=3
7,x,y,19...3C2 = 3ways for x, y
11,x,y,23..3C2 = 3 ways
17,x,y,29..2C2=1 way
19,x,y,31..2C2=1 way

favorable ways= 3+3+3+1+1=11 ways
total ways = 11C4=330

Reqd Prob = 11/330 = 1/30
User avatar
Vivek1707
Joined: 22 May 2020
Last visit: 04 Sep 2026
Posts: 353
Own Kudos:
186
 [1]
Given Kudos: 150
Products:
Posts: 353
Kudos: 186
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
The prime nos are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31

The pairs that will give me a range of 12 will be

31 - 19 ---> 1 way of picking 4 values i.e 19 , 23 , 29 , 31
29 - 17 ---> similarly 1 way
23 - 11 ---> here there ll be 3 ways i.e 1 way for 23 and 11 and choose 2 out of 3 i.e 13 , 17 and 19 --> 1 x 1 x 3 = 3 ways
19 - 7 ---> similarly 3 ways
17 - 5 ---> simlarly 3 ways

Total = 1 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 11 ways
Sample 11C4 = 330

probabilty 11/330 i.e 1/30 I ll choose B


Bunuel
A box contains 11 slips of paper. The slips are labeled with the first 11 prime numbers, with one different prime number on each slip. If 4 slips are drawn at random from the box without replacement, what is the probability that the range of the 4 numbers drawn is 12?

A. 1/66
B. 1/30
C. 1/22
D. 1/15
E. 1/11


 


This question was provided by GMAT Club
for the GMAT World Cup Competition

Win over $30,000 in prizes such as Courses, Tests, Private Tutoring, and more

 


⚠️ Important: GMAT Club does not allow AI-generated posts. AI-generated solutions are not eligible for kudos, and users who post them may face moderation action, including a ban.
User avatar
sonit1987
Joined: 29 Jul 2025
Last visit: 30 Aug 2026
Posts: 61
Own Kudos:
51
 [1]
Location: India
Concentration: Operations, Sustainability
WE:Operations (Energy)
Posts: 61
Kudos: 51
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Given 11 slips of paper: each has label of first 11 prime numbers.

label will be 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31

4 slips are drawn randomly one by one without replacement,

probability of all drawn 4 slips range being 12 = ???

Total ways of drawing 4 slips from 11 without replacement= 11C4= (11*10*9*8)/24=330

for range to be 12, the drawn slip must have pairs of (5,17), (7,19), (11,23),(17,29) and (19,31)- 5 pairs
For Range to be 12, we can choose 1 pair out of 5 and remaining two slips label should have value between the selected pair

if (5,17) pair is chosen, then 7, 11, 13 can be chosen for other 2 number label in 3c2 ways= 3 ways
if (7,19) chosen, then 11, 13, 17 can be chosen for other two labels in 3c2 ways= 3 ways
if(11,23) chosen, then 13, 17, 19 to be chosen for other two labels in 3c2 ways= 3 ways
if (17, 29) chosen, then 19, 23 to be chosen for other two label in 1 ways.
if (19,31) chosen, then 23, 29 to be chosen for other two labels in 1 ways

Total= 3+3+3+1+1= 11 ways

Required probability= 11/330= 1/30
User avatar
GulfTube
Joined: 13 Apr 2026
Last visit: 17 Aug 2026
Posts: 210
Own Kudos:
70
 [1]
Given Kudos: 77
Posts: 210
Kudos: 70
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
list out first 11 prime numbers: 2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31

to get range of 12 in the picked 4 slips, max-min = 12
so we look for max,min pairs that give range of 12
17,5
19,7
23,11
29,17
31,19

for (17, 5) the other two numbers have to be b/w them otherwise the range will not be 12. so they can be 7,11,3
so prob is 1/11 * 1/10 * 3/9 * 2/8 * 4! = 1/55

similarly for (19,7) the other two numbers can be from 11,13,17
so prob = 1/55
this is also the case for (23,11)

for (29,17) the remaining two numbers can be 19,23 so prob = 1/11*1/10*2/9*1/8*4! = 1/165. same is case for (31,19)

total probability = 3(1/55)+2(1/165) = 1/30
B
User avatar
twinkle2311
Joined: 05 Nov 2021
Last visit: 05 Sep 2026
Posts: 211
Own Kudos:
247
 [1]
Given Kudos: 54
Location: India
Concentration: Finance, Real Estate
GPA: 9.041
Posts: 211
Kudos: 247
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
The first 11 primes are :
2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31

We need 2 primes whose difference is 12 : (5,17) (7,19) (11,23) (17,29) (19,31)

For each pair, choose the remaining 2 primes between them
-> (5,17) : choose 2 from (7,11,13) = 3 ways
-> (7,19) : choose 2 from (11,13,17) = 3 ways
-> (11,23) : choose 2 from (13,17,19) = 3 ways
-> (17,29) : only (19,23) = 1 way
-> (19,31) : only (23,29) = 1 way

Total favorable= 11
Total ways = 11C4 = 330
Probability = 11/330 = 1/30

Ans : B
User avatar
MANASH94
Joined: 25 Jun 2025
Last visit: 05 Sep 2026
Posts: 165
Own Kudos:
121
 [1]
Given Kudos: 27
Location: India
Schools: IIM IIM ISB
GMAT Focus 1: 525 Q80 V76 DI72
GPA: 2.9
Products:
Schools: IIM IIM ISB
GMAT Focus 1: 525 Q80 V76 DI72
Posts: 165
Kudos: 121
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
1st 11 prime numbers are:
2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31
Pairs for which ranges will be 12 are: (5,17), (7,19), (11,23), (17,29), (19,31)
For 5-17 other prime numbers can be 7, 11, 13... Total ways I can choose 2 numbers out of 3 is 3C2 = 3
For 7-19 => 11,13,17... Total no of ways we can choose 2 numbers is 3C2 = 3
For 11-23 => 13, 17, 19. Total ways to choose 2 numbers is again 3C2 = 3
For 17-29 => 19, 23 similarly here we can choose 1 way
For 19-31 => 23, 29 here we can choose 1 way

Total ways: 3 + 3 + 3 +1 + 1
= 11 ways
Total possibilities is 11C4 =330.
So Probability range of 4 numbers drawn is 12 is 11/330 = 1/30.
Ans is B.

Bunuel
A box contains 11 slips of paper. The slips are labeled with the first 11 prime numbers, with one different prime number on each slip. If 4 slips are drawn at random from the box without replacement, what is the probability that the range of the 4 numbers drawn is 12?

A. 1/66
B. 1/30
C. 1/22
D. 1/15
E. 1/11


 


This question was provided by GMAT Club
for the GMAT World Cup Competition

Win over $30,000 in prizes such as Courses, Tests, Private Tutoring, and more

 


⚠️ Important: GMAT Club does not allow AI-generated posts. AI-generated solutions are not eligible for kudos, and users who post them may face moderation action, including a ban.
User avatar
jefferyillman
Joined: 01 Dec 2024
Last visit: 04 Sep 2026
Posts: 112
Own Kudos:
81
 [1]
Given Kudos: 3
Posts: 112
Kudos: 81
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
First 11 prime numbers are

2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31

4 numbers choosen without replacement
what are changes of range being 12 = largest - smallest

Prime numbers with a difference of 12 are

5, 17
7, 19
11, 23
17, 29
19, 31

Therefore there are 5 possible pairs that give 12

for 5,17 you also need either two of 7,11,or 13, 3 choose 2 = 3

for 7,19 you also need either two of 11, 13, 17, 3 choose 2 =3

for 11,23 you also need either two of 13, 17, 19, 3 choose 2 =3

for 17,29 you also need either two 19,23, 2 choose 2 = 1

for 19, 31 you also need either two 23 and 29, 2 choose 2 =1

There favourable sets are 3 + 3 +3 + 1 + 1 =11

All possible sets are 11 select 4 = 330

Probability is therefore 11/330 = 1/30

Answer B 1/30
User avatar
Nsanghavi
Joined: 08 Jul 2025
Last visit: 29 Aug 2026
Posts: 59
Own Kudos:
46
 [1]
Given Kudos: 20
Products:
Posts: 59
Kudos: 46
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
The first 11 prime numbers are - 2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31

The total outcomes when we select 4 chits frpom 11 chits = 11C4 = 11!/4!*7! = 11*10*9*8/4*3*2*1 = 11*10*3 = 330

The required outcome = Pairs with Range of 12

Total pairs with range of 12 are as below:
17, 5, any 2 other numbers between 17 and 5 - i.e 3 ways
19, 7 and any 2 numbers between 19 and 7 - i.e. 3 ways
11, 23 and any 2 numbers between 11 and 23 - i.e. 3 ways
17, 29 and any 2 numbers between 17 and 29 - i.e. 1 way
19, 31 and any 2 numbers between 19 and 21 - i.e. 1 way
= 3*3 +2 = 11

Hence the probability = 11/330 = 1/30 - Option B
User avatar
Shlok02
Joined: 08 Jan 2024
Last visit: 06 Sep 2026
Posts: 65
Own Kudos:
41
 [1]
Given Kudos: 6
Products:
Posts: 65
Kudos: 41
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Bunuel
A box contains 11 slips of paper. The slips are labeled with the first 11 prime numbers, with one different prime number on each slip. If 4 slips are drawn at random from the box without replacement, what is the probability that the range of the 4 numbers drawn is 12?

A. 1/66
B. 1/30
C. 1/22
D. 1/15
E. 1/11


 


This question was provided by GMAT Club
for the GMAT World Cup Competition

Win over $30,000 in prizes such as Courses, Tests, Private Tutoring, and more

 


⚠️ Important: GMAT Club does not allow AI-generated posts. AI-generated solutions are not eligible for kudos, and users who post them may face moderation action, including a ban.
first 11 Prime numbers = 2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31
For a set of 4 numbers selected with the range 12 we will have the follwoing sets
Set 1 - 5, x, y, 17. We can select 2 out of 7,11 and 13 = 3C2 = 3 ways
Set 2- 7, x,y, 19. We can select 2 out of 11,13 and 17 = 3C2 = 3 ways
Set 3- 11,x,y,23. We can select 2 out of 13,17,19 = 3c2 = 3 ways
Set 4 - 17,19,23,29. Only 1 way
Set 5 - 19,23,29, 31. Only 1 way

Total sets = 3 + 3 + 3 + 1 +1 = 11
Prob = 11/ 11c4 = 1/30 (B)
User avatar
chasing725
Joined: 22 Jun 2025
Last visit: 16 Aug 2026
Posts: 241
Own Kudos:
235
 [1]
Given Kudos: 6
Location: United States (OR)
Schools: Stanford
Schools: Stanford
Posts: 241
Kudos: 235
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Bunuel
A box contains 11 slips of paper. The slips are labeled with the first 11 prime numbers, with one different prime number on each slip. If 4 slips are drawn at random from the box without replacement, what is the probability that the range of the 4 numbers drawn is 12?

A. 1/66
B. 1/30
C. 1/22
D. 1/15
E. 1/11


 


This question was provided by GMAT Club
for the GMAT World Cup Competition

Win over $30,000 in prizes such as Courses, Tests, Private Tutoring, and more

 


⚠️ Important: GMAT Club does not allow AI-generated posts. AI-generated solutions are not eligible for kudos, and users who post them may face moderation action, including a ban.
1. Between 5 & 17, we need to select two numbers = 3C2 = 3
2. Between 11 & 23, we need to select two number = 3C2 = 3
3. Between 7 & 19, we need to select two number = 3C2 = 3
4. Between 17 & 29, we need to select two number = 2C2 = 1
5. Between 19 & 31, we need to select two number = 2C2 = 1

Total = 11

11/11C4 = 11/11*3 * 10 = 1/30

Option B
User avatar
SmileAndSolve
Joined: 25 Aug 2024
Last visit: 05 Sep 2026
Posts: 80
Own Kudos:
52
 [1]
Given Kudos: 329
Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, Entrepreneurship
GPA: 4
Products:
Posts: 80
Kudos: 52
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Ans:
Attachments

WhatsApp Image 2026-07-16 at 2.57.57 AM.jpeg
WhatsApp Image 2026-07-16 at 2.57.57 AM.jpeg [ 157.04 KiB | Viewed 76 times ]

User avatar
FlushLoop
Joined: 05 Jul 2026
Last visit: 06 Aug 2026
Posts: 62
Own Kudos:
57
 [1]
Posts: 62
Kudos: 57
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Bunuel
A box contains 11 slips of paper. The slips are labeled with the first 11 prime numbers, with one different prime number on each slip. If 4 slips are drawn at random from the box without replacement, what is the probability that the range of the 4 numbers drawn is 12?

A. 1/66
B. 1/30
C. 1/22
D. 1/15
E. 1/11


 


This question was provided by GMAT Club
for the GMAT World Cup Competition

Win over $30,000 in prizes such as Courses, Tests, Private Tutoring, and more

 


⚠️ Important: GMAT Club does not allow AI-generated posts. AI-generated solutions are not eligible for kudos, and users who post them may face moderation action, including a ban.

Prime numbers: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31

Pairs with difference 12:

5 and 17 = 3 choices for the other 2 numbers
7 and 19 = 3 choices
11 and 23 = 3 choices
17 and 29 = 1 choice
19 and 31 = 1 choice

Total favorable = 11

Total ways: C(11,4) = 330

Probability: 11/330 = 1/30

Option B seems correct.
   1   2   3   4   
Moderator:
Math Expert
113159 posts