Out of all the 2-digit integers between 1 and 100, a 2-digit number has to be selected at random. What is the probability that the selected number is not divisible by 7?
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GATE CSE 2013 · Q62
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Official answer: D) 77/90
Quantitative AptitudeTotal number of 2-digit integers between 1 and 100: The 2-digit integers range from to inclusive.
Number of 2-digit integers divisible by 7: The multiples of in the range are:
Since and , the count is:
Number of 2-digit integers NOT divisible by 7:
Probability:
Hence, the correct option is 77/90 (Option D).
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Find the total count of 2-digit numbers (from 10 to 99) and subtract the number of multiples of 7 in that range.
This Quantitative Aptitude previous year question is Q62 of the GATE CSE 2013 paper. Find more GATE CSE PYQs on Quantitative Aptitude in General Aptitude, or browse all GATE CSE PYQs.
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