WAEC Mathematics 1998 Question 21

Question 21

Probability

A die with faces numbered 1 to 6 is rolled once. What is the probability of obtaining 3 or 4?

  1. A.1/36
  2. B.1/6
  3. C.1/3
  4. D.1/2
  5. E.2/3.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (1/3)

Explanation

Two of the six faces are wanted: 2/6 = 1/3.