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What's the probability of obtaining a 3 digit number at random which is DIVISIBLE by 7 ​

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Answer:

32/225 ≈ 0.1422

Explanation:

If you consider "3-digit" numbers to be between 100 and 999, inclusive, there are 128 such numbers divisible by 7. The probability of choosing one at random is ...

128/900 = 32/225 = 0.1422...(repeating)

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If you consider all non-negative integers less than 1000 to be "3-digit numbers," then the probability is ...

142/1000 = 0.142 (exactly)

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