Q9 of 54 Page 308

A number is selected at random from integers 1 to 100. Find the probability that it is

(i) a perfect square (ii) not a perfect cube.

(i) no of perfect squares between 1 to 100 = 10


⇒ probability



(iii) no of perfect cubes from 1 to 100 = 4


⇒ probability




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