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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

Two different numbers are randomly selected from the set and they are multiplied. What is the probability that the product is even? Express your answer as a common fraction.
Solution
The product of two integers is even unless both of the integers are odd. Therefore, the only pair of integers from the set whose product is odd is . Since there are pairs, the probability of drawing is . So the probability of drawing two numbers whose product is even is .
Final answer
\dfrac{5}{6}