2018
Mathematics
JAMB
Tossing a coin and rolling a die are two separate events. What is the probability of obtaining a tail on the coin and an even number on the die?
A.
1/16
B.
1/6
C.
1/4
D.
3/8
Correct Answer: 1/4
Explanation
P( tail on a coin) = 1/2 Even numbers on a care 2, 4 and 6 P( even number on a die) = 3/6 = 1/2 P( tail on a coin and even number on a die) = 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4
P( tail on a coin) = 1/2 Even numbers on a care 2, 4 and 6 P( even number on a die) = 3/6 = 1/2 P( tail on a coin and even number on a die) = 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4THIS WEEK's
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