Question

Select the correct answer.

A number is selected at random from the set (2, 3, 4, ... 10). Which event, by definition, covers the entire sample space of this experiment?
OA.
B.
The number is greater than 2.
The number is not divisible by 5.
C.
The number is even or less than 12.
OD.
The number is neither prime nor composite
E
The square root of the number is less than 3.
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Answer 1

C.

The number is even or less than 12

Explanation:

The set of numbers given is;

(2, 3, 4, ... 10)

Note that the numbers can either be even or less than 12. Therefore, the probability that a number selected at random from the set is even or less than 12 will cover the entire sample space.