SOLUTION: If a student thinks of a number form 1 through 50 what is the probability the number will be prime?

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Question 419833: If a student thinks of a number form 1 through 50 what is the probability the number will be prime?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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The prime numbers between 1 and 50 inclusive are:

2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31,37,41,43,47 (15 numbers)

The probability that such a number is prime is 15/50 = 3/10.