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Two numbers a, b are chosen from the set of integers 1, 2, 3, . . ., 39 .Then probability that the equation 7a - 9b = 0 is satisfied is

a
1247
b
2247
c
4741
d
5741

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Given,7a−9b=0 or b=79aHence, number of pairs (a, b) can be (9, 7); (18, 14); (27, 21); (36, 28). Hence, the required probability is 439C2=4741

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