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WAEC Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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31. A fair die is thrown two times. What is the probability that the sum of the scores is at least 10? A. 5/36 B. 1/6 C. 5/18 D. 2/3

  • A. 5/36
  • B. 1/6Correct
  • C. 5/18
  • D. 2/3

Explanation

Outcomes with sum≥10 (from a 6x6 table) total 6 out of 36; P=6/36=1/6.

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