JAMB Mathematics 1990 Question 50

Question 50

Probability

Find the probability that a number selected at random from 41 to 56 is a multiple of 9

  1. A.⅛
  2. B.2/15
  3. C.3/16
  4. D.⅞
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (⅛)

Explanation

There are 16 numbers from 41 to 56, and only 45 and 54 are multiples of 9. Probability = 2/16 = ⅛.