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Find the probability that a number picked at random from the set(43, 44, 45, ..., 60) is a prime number.

A
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{9}\)
D
\(\frac{7}{9}\)
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Correct Option: C

Prime numbers = (43,47,53,59)

N = (43, 44, 45,..., 60)

The universal set contains 18 numbers.

The prime numbers between 43 and 60 are 4

Probability of picking a prime number = (\frac{4}{18})

= (\frac{2}{9})

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