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counting and probability senior

Problem

Ben twice chooses a random integer between 1 and 50, inclusive (and he may choose the same integer both times). What is the probability that at least one of the numbers Ben chooses is a multiple of 3?
Solution
There are 16 multiples of 3 between 1 and 50 ( through ), and numbers which are not multiples of 3. The probability that neither of the numbers Ben chooses is a multiple of 3 is . Therefore, the probability that at least one of the numbers that Ben chooses is a multiple of 3 is .
Final answer
\frac{336}{625}