What is the probability that a number chosen at random from the integers 11 and 20 inclusive is either prime or a multiple of 3?
Explanation
To find the probability that a number chosen at random from the integers 11 to 20 (inclusive) is either prime or a multiple of 3, follow these steps:
1. List the numbers from 11 to 20:
\[ 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 \]
2. Identify the prime numbers in this range:
Prime numbers: \(11, 13, 17, 19\)
3. Identify the multiples of 3 in this range:
Multiples of 3: \(12, 15, 18\)
4. Combine these sets and eliminate duplicates:
Numbers that are either prime or multiples of 3:
\[ 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19 \]
5. Count the total unique numbers:
There are 7 unique numbers: \(11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19\)
6. Count the total number of integers from 11 to 20:
Total integers: 10
7. Calculate the probability:
\[
\text{Probability} = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}} = \frac{7}{10}
\]
Therefore, the correct answer is:
A. \(\frac{7}{10}\)