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Two numbers are selected at random (without replacement) from the first 6 natural numbers. What is the probability that the difference of the numbers is less than 3?
Two numbers are selected at random (without replacement) from the first 6 natural numbers. What is the probability that the difference of the numbers is less than 3?
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\textbf{Tip:} Always count unordered combinations to avoid double-counting in probability of selection problems.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
- \( \frac{1}{3} \)
- \( \frac{1}{2} \)
- \( \frac{3}{5} \)
- \( \frac{5}{15} \)
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