JAMB Mathematics 2009 Objective — Question 50

Question 50 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Use the table below to answer this question (No of Marks 2-9, No. of Students 3,4,1,0,4,5,2,1). Find the probability of passing the test if the pass mark is 5

A. 3/5Correct
B. 2/5
C. 7/20
D. 1/5

Explanation

Total number of students = 3+4+1+0+4+5+2+1=20. Number of students that passed (marks>=5) = 0+4+5+2+1=12. Probability of passing = 12/20=3/5.

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