WAEC Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 288

1,436.

What is the probability of having an even number in a single toss of a fair die?

A.

1/6

B.

1/3

C.

1/2

D.

2/3

E.

5/6

Correct answer is C

Prob(even number in single toss) = \(\frac{3}{6}\)

= \(\frac{1}{2}\)

1,437.

A fair die is rolled once. What is the probability of obtaining a number less than 3?

A.

1/6

B.

1/3

C.

2/3

D.

1/2

E.

5/6

Correct answer is B

Prob(less than 3) = \(\frac{2}{6}\)

= \(\frac{1}{3}\)

1,438.

What is the probability that an integer selected from the set of integers (20, 21, ...., 30) is a prime number?

A.

2/11

B.

5/11

C.

6/11

D.

9/11

E.

2/3

Correct answer is A

S = {20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30}

n(S) = 11

P = {23, 29}

n(P) = 2

Prob(P) = \(\frac{2}{11}\)

1,439.

How many students scored less than 7 marks?

A.

9

B.

15

C.

18

D.

21

E.

25

Correct answer is B

= 2 + 4 + 3 + 6

= 15 students scored less than 7 marks.

1,440.

How many student took the examination

A.

18

B.

20

C.

21

D.

23

E.

24

Correct answer is E

= 2 + 4 + 3 + 6 + 6 + 2 + 1

= 24 students