2018 UNCO Math Contest II Problems/Problem 7

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Problem

Let $x = 2^A + 10^B$ where $A$ and $B$ are randomly chosen with replacement from among the positive integers less than or equal to twelve. What is the probability that $x$ is a multiple of $12$?

Solution

$\frac{7}{18}$

See also

2018 UNCO Math Contest II (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 6
Followed by
Problem 8
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