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Multiples of 6 (Posted on 2024-02-22)

The number 24 is a multiple of 6, and its reversal, 42, is also a multiple of 6.

What is the probability that the reversal of any randomly-chosen multiple of 6 is also a multiple of 6?

Submitted by K Sengupta

Rating: 5.0000 (1 votes)

Solution: (Hide)

The required probability is 4/9.
For an explanation, refer to the solution submitted by tomarken in this location and, by Jerin this location.

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Subject	Author	Date
re(5): Benford's Law	Steve Herman	2024-02-24 15:39:02
re(4): Benford's Law	Larry	2024-02-23 15:56:59
re(3): Benford's Law	Charlie	2024-02-22 21:54:26
re(2): Benford's Law	Steve Herman	2024-02-22 19:16:39
re: Benford's Law	Larry	2024-02-22 13:51:59
re: Benford's Law	Jer	2024-02-22 13:51:48
Benford's Law	Steve Herman	2024-02-22 11:25:07
solution	Jer	2024-02-22 07:06:10
Solution?	tomarken	2024-02-22 07:04:47

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