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Two students, A and B, select integers from different ranges. Student A selects from 2 to 6 inclusive, and student B from 4 to 11 inclusive. What is the probability they select different numbers?
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Solution: Step 1: Determine the total number of ways A and B can select numbers:
- Student A has 5 options (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- Student B has 8 options (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Total ways = 5 * 8 = 40
Step 2: Find the number of ways they can select the same number:
- Common numbers: 4, 5, 6
Ways to select the same number = 3
Step 3: Calculate the probability of selecting the same number:
P(same) = 3/40
Step 4: Calculate the probability of selecting different numbers:
P(different) = 1 - P(same) = 1 - 3/40 = (40/40) - (3/40) = 37/40
Therefore, the probability that they select different numbers is 37/40.