If x is to be chosen at random from the set {1, 2, 3, 4} and y is to be chosen at random from the set {5, 6}, what is the probability that xy will be even?
Answers.
A) 1 / 6  B) 1 / 3  C) 1 / 2  D) 2 / 3  E) 5 / 6

Rationale: probably the best way to solve would be to use 1 - p ( opposite event ) = 1 - p ( odd ) = 1 - p ( odd ) * p ( odd ) = 1 - 2 / 4 * 2 / 3 = 8 / 12 = 1 / 3 . answer : b .
Answer: B