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Each of two boxes contains three chips numbered <math>1</math>, <math>2</math>, <math>3</math>. A chip is drawn randomly from each box and the numbers on the two chips are multiplied. What is the probability that their product is even?
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==Problem==
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Each of two boxes contains three chips numbered <math>1</math>, <math>2</math>, <math>3</math>. A chip is drawn randomly from each box and the numbers on the two chips are multiplied. What is the probability that their product is even?  
  
 
<math>\textbf{(A) }\frac{1}{9}\qquad\textbf{(B) }\frac{2}{9}\qquad\textbf{(C) }\frac{4}{9}\qquad\textbf{(D) }\frac{1}{2}\qquad \textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}</math>
 
<math>\textbf{(A) }\frac{1}{9}\qquad\textbf{(B) }\frac{2}{9}\qquad\textbf{(C) }\frac{4}{9}\qquad\textbf{(D) }\frac{1}{2}\qquad \textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}</math>
  
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===Solution===
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==Solutions==
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We can instead find the probability that their product is odd, and subtract this from <math>1</math>. In order to get an odd product, we have to draw an odd number from each box. We have a <math>\frac{2}{3}</math> probability of drawing an odd number from one box, so there is a <math>{\frac{2}{3}}^2=\frac{4}{9}</math> of having an odd product. Thus, there is a <math>1-\frac{4}{9}=\frac{5}{9}</math> probability of having an even product. We get our answer to be <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}</math>.
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===Solution 1.1===
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(This solution is similar to Solution 2.)
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Let's make this a problem with boxes.
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In total, there are 9 products derived from these numbers (because 3 numbers per box). This would be our denominator.
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Every time a spinner lands on 2, we get an even product. These are <math>(1,2)</math>, <math>(2,1)</math>, <math>(2,2)</math>, <math>(2,3)</math>, and finally <math>(3,2)</math>.  
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Going back, we see there are <math>3\cdot3=9</math> possible combinations, and we have <math>5</math> evens, the final answer is 
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<math>\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}</math>.
  
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===Solution 2===
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===Solution 1===
 
You can also make this problem into a spinner problem. You have the first spinner with <math>3</math> equally divided  
 
You can also make this problem into a spinner problem. You have the first spinner with <math>3</math> equally divided  
  
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sections, <math>1, 2</math> and <math>3.</math> You make a second spinner that is identical to the first, with <math>3</math> equal sections of  
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sections: <math>1, 2</math>, and <math>3</math>. You make a second spinner that is identical to the first, with <math>3</math> equal sections of  
  
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<math>1</math>,<math>2</math>, and <math>3</math>. If the first spinner lands on <math>1</math>, to be even, it must land on two. You write down the first  
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<math>1</math>,<math>2</math>, and <math>3</math>. If the first spinner lands on <math>1</math>, it must land on two for the result to be even. You write down the first  
  
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combination of numbers <math>(1,2)</math>. Next, if the spinner lands on <math>2</math>, it can land on any number on the second  
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combination of numbers: <math>(1,2)</math>. Next, if the spinner lands on <math>2</math>, it can land on any number on the second  
  
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spinner. We now have the combinations of <math>(1,2) (2,1) (2,2) (2,3)</math>. Finally, if the first spinner ends on <math>3</math>, we  
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spinner. We now have the combinations of <math>(1,2) ,(2,1), (2,2),</math> and <math>(2,3)</math>. Finally, if the first spinner ends on <math>3</math>, we  
  
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have <math>(3,2).</math> Since there are <math>3*3=9</math> possible combinations, and we have <math>5</math> evens, the final answer is   
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have <math>(3,2).</math> Since there are <math>3\cdot3=9</math> possible combinations, and we have <math>5</math> evens, the final answer is   
  
 
<math>\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}</math>.
 
<math>\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}</math>.
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===Solution 3===
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We can also list out the numbers. Box A has chips <math>1</math>, <math>2</math>, and <math>3</math>, and Box B also has chips <math>1</math>, <math>2</math>, and <math>3</math>. Chip <math>1</math> (from Box A)
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could be with 3 partners from Box B. This is also the same for chips <math>2</math> and <math>3</math> from Box A. <math>3+3+3=9</math> total sums. Chip <math>1</math> could be
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multiplied with 2 other chips to make an even product, just like chip <math>3</math>. Chip <math>2</math> can only multiply with 1 chip.  <math>2+2+1=5</math>. The answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}</math>.
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===Solution 4===
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Here is another way:
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Let's start by finding the denominator: Total choices.
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There are <math>3</math> chips we can choose from in the 1st box, and <math>3</math> chips we can choose from in the 2nd box. We do <math>3*3</math>, and get <math>9</math>.
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Now - to find the numerator: Desired choices.
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To get an even number, we need to pick 2 from at least one of the boxes. There are <math>2</math> choices as to finding which box we will draw the 2 from. Then, we have <math>3</math> choices from the other box to pick any of the other chips, <math>1, 2,</math> and <math>3</math>.
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<math>\frac{3 \cdot2}{9} = \frac{6}{9}</math>
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However, we are over counting the <math>(2,2)</math> configuration twice, and so, we subtract that one configuration from our total.
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<math>\frac{6}{9} - \frac{1}{9}</math>.
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Thus, our answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}</math>.
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~ del-math.
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===Solution 5===
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This might take longer to solve, but you definitely will have the right answer.
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You first list out all the possible combinations regardless if the product is even or odd.
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<math>1 \cdot 1 = 1.</math>     
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<math>1 \cdot 2 = 2.</math>     
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<math>1 \cdot 3 = 3.</math>   
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<math>2 \cdot 1 = 2.</math> 
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<math>2 \cdot 2 = 4.</math>   
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<math>2 \cdot 3 = 6.</math> 
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<math>3 \cdot 1 = 3.</math>
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<math>3 \cdot 2 = 6.</math> 
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<math>3 \cdot 3 = 9.</math> 
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There are 9 possible combinations, and <math>5</math> of the combinations’ products are even.  So, our answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}</math>.
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~MiracleMaths
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==Video Solution (HOW TO THINK CRITICALLY!!!)==
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https://youtu.be/oODaaTOHemg
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~Education, the Study of Everything
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==Video Solution==
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https://youtu.be/PBBrT9iVCVU
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~savannahsolver
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 15:54, 6 January 2024

Problem

Each of two boxes contains three chips numbered $1$, $2$, $3$. A chip is drawn randomly from each box and the numbers on the two chips are multiplied. What is the probability that their product is even?

$\textbf{(A) }\frac{1}{9}\qquad\textbf{(B) }\frac{2}{9}\qquad\textbf{(C) }\frac{4}{9}\qquad\textbf{(D) }\frac{1}{2}\qquad \textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}$

Solutions

Solution 1.1

(This solution is similar to Solution 2.) Let's make this a problem with boxes.

In total, there are 9 products derived from these numbers (because 3 numbers per box). This would be our denominator.

Every time a spinner lands on 2, we get an even product. These are $(1,2)$, $(2,1)$, $(2,2)$, $(2,3)$, and finally $(3,2)$.

Going back, we see there are $3\cdot3=9$ possible combinations, and we have $5$ evens, the final answer is

$\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}$.

Solution 1

You can also make this problem into a spinner problem. You have the first spinner with $3$ equally divided

sections: $1, 2$, and $3$. You make a second spinner that is identical to the first, with $3$ equal sections of

$1$,$2$, and $3$. If the first spinner lands on $1$, it must land on two for the result to be even. You write down the first

combination of numbers: $(1,2)$. Next, if the spinner lands on $2$, it can land on any number on the second

spinner. We now have the combinations of $(1,2) ,(2,1), (2,2),$ and $(2,3)$. Finally, if the first spinner ends on $3$, we

have $(3,2).$ Since there are $3\cdot3=9$ possible combinations, and we have $5$ evens, the final answer is

$\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}$.

Solution 3

We can also list out the numbers. Box A has chips $1$, $2$, and $3$, and Box B also has chips $1$, $2$, and $3$. Chip $1$ (from Box A)

could be with 3 partners from Box B. This is also the same for chips $2$ and $3$ from Box A. $3+3+3=9$ total sums. Chip $1$ could be multiplied with 2 other chips to make an even product, just like chip $3$. Chip $2$ can only multiply with 1 chip. $2+2+1=5$. The answer is $\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}$.

Solution 4

Here is another way:

Let's start by finding the denominator: Total choices. There are $3$ chips we can choose from in the 1st box, and $3$ chips we can choose from in the 2nd box. We do $3*3$, and get $9$. Now - to find the numerator: Desired choices. To get an even number, we need to pick 2 from at least one of the boxes. There are $2$ choices as to finding which box we will draw the 2 from. Then, we have $3$ choices from the other box to pick any of the other chips, $1, 2,$ and $3$.

$\frac{3 \cdot2}{9} = \frac{6}{9}$

However, we are over counting the $(2,2)$ configuration twice, and so, we subtract that one configuration from our total. $\frac{6}{9} - \frac{1}{9}$. Thus, our answer is $\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}$.

~ del-math.

Solution 5

This might take longer to solve, but you definitely will have the right answer. You first list out all the possible combinations regardless if the product is even or odd. $1 \cdot 1 = 1.$ $1 \cdot 2 = 2.$ $1 \cdot 3 = 3.$ $2 \cdot 1 = 2.$ $2 \cdot 2 = 4.$ $2 \cdot 3 = 6.$ $3 \cdot 1 = 3.$ $3 \cdot 2 = 6.$ $3 \cdot 3 = 9.$ There are 9 possible combinations, and $5$ of the combinations’ products are even. So, our answer is $\boxed{\textbf{(E) }\frac{5}{9}}$.

~MiracleMaths

Video Solution (HOW TO THINK CRITICALLY!!!)

https://youtu.be/oODaaTOHemg

~Education, the Study of Everything

Video Solution

https://youtu.be/PBBrT9iVCVU

~savannahsolver

See Also

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