2016 AMC 10A Problem 12
Problem 12 of 25IntermediateNumber TheoryCounting & Probability
Three distinct integers are selected at random between and inclusive. Which of the following is a correct statement about the probability that the product of the three integers is odd?
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Solution
The product is odd exactly when all three selected integers are odd. There are odd and even integers from to .
Because the integers are selected without replacement, The first factor is , and each of the next two factors is slightly less than . Therefore .
Thus, the correct answer is A.