The probability that a randomly selected 2-digit number belongs to the set {n ∈ N : (2ⁿ – 2) is a multiple of 3} is equal to:
The probability that a randomly selected 2-digit number belongs to the set {n ∈ N : (2ⁿ – 2) is a multiple of 3} is equal to:
Option 1 -
2/3
Option 2 -
1/2
Option 3 -
1/6
Option 4 -
1/3
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:(2? -2) is multiple of 3.
If n is odd, 2? ≡ (-1)? =-1 (mod 3). 2? -2 ≡ -1-2 = -3 ≡ 0 (mod 3).
If n is even, 2? ≡ (-1)? =1 (mod 3). 2? -2 ≡ 1-2 = -1 (mod 3).
So n must be odd.
2-digit numbers are 10-99 (90 numbers).
Odd numbers are 11,13, .,99. Number of terms = (99-11)/2 + 1 = 45.
Probability = 45/90 = 1/2.
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