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2011

Mathematics

JAMB

In a class of 60 students, 30 offers physics and 40 offers chemistry. If a students is picked at random from the class, what is the probability that the student offer both physics and Chemistry?

A.

1/2

B.

1/6

C.

1/4

D.

1/3

Correct Answer: 1/6

Explanation

60 = 30 – x + x + 40 – x 60 = 70 – x x = 10 n(P∩C)=10 Prob(P∩C)=10/60=1/6

60 = 30 – x + x + 40 – x 60 = 70 – x x = 10 n(P∩C)=10 Prob(P∩C)=10/60=1/6
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