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WAEC Further Mathematics 2006 Question 24

Question 24

Probability

In a firing contest, the probabilities that Kojo and Kwame hit the target are 2/5 and 1/3 respectively. What is the Probability that none of them will hit the target?

  1. A.1/5
  2. B.2/5
  3. C.3/5
  4. D.4/5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (2/5)

Explanation

Kojo misses with probability 3/5 and Kwame with 2/3. Both miss: 3/5 × 2/3 = 2/5.