you tell your friend to think of a number between 8 and 17, what is the probability that the number he thinks of will be a multiple of 3

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There are 9 numbers.....and you need to pick one....the numbers that have 3 as a factor that are between 8 and 17 are 9,12,15

So you have 3/9 or 1/3 simplified....did I help?

happy7 Nov 25, 2014

happy7 · Answer 1 · 2014-11-25T06:51:59

There are 9 numbers.....and you need to pick one....the numbers that have 3 as a factor that are between 8 and 17 are 9,12,15

So you have 3/9 or 1/3 simplified....did I help?

CPhill · Answer 2 · 2014-11-25T07:04:45

Excellent, h7...........!!!!!

happy7 · Answer 3 · 2014-11-25T07:06:06

Thanks CPhill.....I need to get you a nickname!!!

CPhill · Answer 4 · 2014-11-25T07:08:51

Well, h7, as I always say....call me anything, except don't call me late to dinner......

happy7 · Answer 5 · 2014-11-25T07:10:56

I have no ideas....CP? It's short...I'll think...