WAEC Mathematics 1999 Question 43

Question 43

Probability

A survey shows that 28% of all the men in a village wear size 9 shoes. What is the probability that a man selected at random in the village wears size 9 shoes?

  1. A.7/25
  2. B.41/50
  3. C.1/2
  4. D.1.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (7/25)

Explanation

28% = 28/100 = 7/25.