The data below shows the number of worker? employed in the various sections of a...

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1992

The data below shows the number of worker?

employed in the various sections of a construction

company in Lagos.

Carpenters 24 Labourers 27

Plumbers 12 Plasterers 15

Painters 9 Messengers 3

Bricklayers 18

If a worker is retrenched, what is the probability that he is a plumber or plasterer.

  • A. 1/27
  • B. 1/9
  • C. 5/36
  • D. 1/4

Correct Answer: D. 1/4



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