There are m boys and 12 girls in a class. What is the probability of

MATHEMATICSWAEC 2004

There are m boys and 12 girls in a class. What is the probability of selecting at random a girl from the class?

  • A. \(\frac{m}{12}\)
  • B. \(\frac{12}{m}\)
  • C. \(\frac{12}{m+12}\)
  • D. \(\frac{12}{m-12}\)

Correct Answer: C. \(\frac{12}{m+12}\)

Explanation

Prob. (a girl) \(=\frac{Number\hspace{1mm} of\hspace{1mm} girls}{Number \hspace{1mm} of \hspace{1mm} boys \hspace{1mm} and \hspace{1mm} girls\hspace{1mm} in \hspace{1mm} class}\\

= \frac{12}{m+12}\)

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