WAEC - Further Mathematics (2010 - No. 23)
In a class of 50 pupils, 35 like Science and 30 like History. What is the probability of selecting a pupil who likes both Science and History?
0.10
0.30
0.60
0.70
Paskaidrojums
Let the number of students that like both Science and History = x
Number of Science only = 35 - x
Number of History only = 30 - x
35 - x + 30 - x + x = 50
65 - x = 50
x = 15
P(Science and History) = \(\frac{15}{50} = 0.30\)