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number theory junior

Problem

Ray will choose at random an integer , such that . What is the probability that Ray will choose a prime number? Express your answer as a common fraction.
Solution
. Only 2 of these 8 numbers are prime: 37 and 41. Thus, the probability that Ray will choose a prime number is .
Final answer
\frac{1}{4}