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WAEC Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A number is selected at random from 40 to 50 inclusive. Find the probability that the number is prime.

  • A. 7/2, 1/5Correct
  • B. -3/2
  • C. 3/2, -1/5
  • D. 7/2, 1/6

Explanation

Sample space has 11 numbers (40-50). Prime numbers in range: 41,43,47 (3 numbers). P(prime)=3/11.

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