Question 49
ProbabilityTwo numbers are removed at random from the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers removed is even?
- A.⅔
- B.½
- C.⅓
- D.¼
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (⅓)
Explanation
There are 6 possible pairs. Only 1 + 3 and 2 + 4 give even sums, so the probability is 2/6 = ⅓.