MHB Probability of Even # or Mult. of 3 from 1-10

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The discussion focuses on calculating the probability of selecting an even number or a multiple of 3 from the numbers 1 to 10. Even numbers in this range are 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, while the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, and 9. The overlap between even numbers and multiples of 3 includes the number 6. Participants clarify that "multiply of 3" refers to multiples of 3, specifically 3, 6, and 9. The final probability is derived from the total favorable outcomes versus the total possible outcomes.
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From numbers 1 to 10 find the probability the number chosen is even number or a multiply of 3

Here in this question what mean by (multiply of 3)
 
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rsoy said:
From numbers 1 to 10 find the probability the number chosen is even number or a multiply of 3

Here in this question what mean by (multiply of 3)

They mean the multiples of 3, which are 3, 6, and 9.
 
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