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WAEC Mathematics 2015 Question 47

Question 47

Probability

A letter is selected from the letters of the English alphabet. What is the probability that the letter selected is from the word MATHEMATICS?

  1. A.9/13
  2. B.11/26
  3. C.4/13
  4. D.1/26
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (4/13)

Explanation

MATHEMATICS uses 8 different letters (M, A, T, H, E, I, C, S), so the probability is 8/26 = 4/13.