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JAMB Mathematics 1983 Question 29

Question 29

Probability

The letters of the word 'MATRICULATION' are cut and put into a box. One letter is drawn at random from the box. Find the probability of drawing a vowel.

  1. A.7/13
  2. B.5/13
  3. C.6/13
  4. D.8/13
  5. E.4/13
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (6/13)

Explanation

MATRICULATION has 13 letters, of which 6 are vowels (A, I, U, A, I, O). The probability is 6/13.