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2011

Mathematics

JAMB

Find the probability that a number picked at random from the set {43, 44, 45, - , -, -, 60} is a prime number

A.

2/9

B.

7/9

C.

1/3

D.

2/3

Correct Answer: 2/9

Explanation

43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 The prime numbers are 43, 47, 53, 59 Total number possible expected outcome =18 Number of Expected outcome is 4 Probability of a prime number =4/18=2/9

43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 The prime numbers are 43, 47, 53, 59 Total number possible expected outcome =18 Number of Expected outcome is 4 Probability of a prime number =4/18=2/9
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