WAEC Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 298

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A number is chosen at random from the set (1 ,2,3
....,9, 10). What is the probability that the number
is greater than or equal to 7?

A.

1/10

B.

3/10

C.

2/5

D.

3/5

E.

7/10

Correct answer is C

The given set {1, 2, 3, 4 ...., 9, 10}
(x ≥ 7 ) = 7 7, 8, 9, 10 = 4
Total number of possible outcome = 10
4/10 = 2/5

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Marks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No of students 1 3 2 0 1 6 1 0 1 0

The table above shows the scores of 15 students in a Physics test.

How many students scored at least 5?

A.

1

B.

6

C.

8

D.

9

E.

14

Correct answer is D

No of students that scored at least 5 = 1 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 0

= 9 students.

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The data below shows the frequency distribution of marks scored by a group of students in a class test.

Find the mean mark.

A.

1

B.

1.3

C.

2

D.

3

E.

3.8

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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