(a) A number is selected at random from each of the sets {2, 3, 4}

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1998

(a) A number is selected at random from each of the sets {2, 3, 4} and {1, 3, 5}. What is the probability that the sum of the two numbers will be less than 7 but greater than 3?

(b)using of theorems

In the diagram, ABCD is a circle. DAE, CBE, ABF and DCF are straight lines. If y + m = 90°, find the value of x.

Explanation

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Sample space = 9

Sum greater than 3 but less than 7 = {5, 4, 6, 5} = 4

P(sum greater than 3 but less than 7) = \(\frac{4}{9}\).

(b) Given that y + m = 90°

< ABE = x° (vertically opp. angles)

< BAD = (x + m)° (exterior angles)

< DCB = (x + y)° (exterior angles)

(x + m)° + (x + y)° = 180° (opp. angles of a cyclic quadrilateral)

(2x + y + m)° = 180°

(2x + 90) = 180

2x = 180 - 90 = 90°

x = 45°



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