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WAEC Further Mathematics 2025 Question 30

Question 30

Probability

In a dart firing contest, the probabilities that Ade and John hit the target are 1/6 and 3/5 respectively. What is the probability that only one of them will hit the target?

  1. A.17/30
  2. B.13/30
  3. C.11/30
  4. D.7/30
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (17/30)

Explanation

P(only Ade) = (1/6)(2/5) = 2/30 and P(only John) = (5/6)(3/5) = 15/30. Total = 17/30.