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BECE Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 117

Question 117 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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What is the probability that an integer chosen at random between 1 and 10 inclusive is a prime?

  • A. 1/2
  • B. 1/3
  • C. 1/5
  • D. 2/5Correct
  • E. 3/5

Explanation

The primes from 1 to 10 are 2, 3, 5 and 7 (4 numbers). Probability = 4/10 = 2/5.

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