There are 8 boys and 4 girls in a lift. What is the probability that
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2019
There are 8 boys and 4 girls in a lift. What is the probability that the first person who steps out of the lift will be a boy?
- A. \(\frac{1}{6}\)
- B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
- C. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
- D. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Correct Answer: C. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Explanation
Total number of people in the lift = 8 boys + 4 girls
= 12 people
probability that a boy comes out = \(\frac{8}{12}\) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
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