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Probability

A florist has 2 azaleas, 3 buttercups, and 4 petunias. She puts two flowers together at random in a bouquet. However, the customer calls and says that she does not want two of the same flower. What is the probability that the florist does not have to change the bouquet?

by jenlee

Fri Mar 29, 2013 4:00 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Probability
Replies: 7
Views: 1550

Reminders

When positive integer A is divided by positive integer B, the result is 4.35. Which of the following could be the remainder when A is divided by B?

(A) 13
(B) 14
(C) 15
(D) 16
(E) 17

by jenlee

Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Reminders
Replies: 2
Views: 1359

Thank you for your answer! So, do they ask for the number of different primes since the word "factors" are in the question?

by jenlee

Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:52 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Confusing wording
Replies: 5
Views: 3231

Confusing wording

This question confuses me. It is from the OG 12th Ed, pg 175 #159 How many prime numbers between 1 and 100 are factors of 7,150 ? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four (E) Five It is a pretty simple question, but it asks for how many prime numbers, so I said 5 (2, 5, 5, 11, 13) and not how many DIFFERE...

by jenlee

Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Confusing wording
Replies: 5
Views: 3231