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

Explanation

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) = \(\frac{15}{50} = 0.30\)

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