WAEC Mathematics 1999 Question 14

Question 14

Probability

A group of eleven people can speak either English or French or both. Seven can speak English and six can speak French. What is the probability that a person chosen at random can speak both English and French?

  1. A.2/11
  2. B.4/11
  3. C.5/11
  4. D.11/13
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (2/11)

Explanation

Number who speak both = 7 + 6 − 11 = 2, so the probability is 2/11.