Question 36
ProbabilityThe table below gives the scores of a group of students in an English Language test
Scores: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Number of Students: 2, 4, 7, 2, 3, 2
If a student is chosen at random from the group, what is the probability that he scored at least 6 marks?
- A.3/20
- B.1/5
- C.1/4
- D.3/10
- E.¾.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (1/4)
Explanation
There are 20 students and 3 + 2 = 5 scored 6 or more, so the probability is 5/20 = 1/4.