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JAMB Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A box containing 10 black, 4 green and 6 yellow pens. What is the probability of picking a yellow pen with eyes closed?

  • A. A. 1/6
  • B. B. 7/10
  • C. C. 3/10Correct
  • D. D. 1/2

Explanation

P(yellow) = number of yellow pens / total pens = 6/20 = 3/10.

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