What is the probability of obtaining a head and a six when a fair coin...
FURTHER MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2018
What is the probability of obtaining a head and a six when a fair coin and and a die are tossed together?
- A. \(\frac{1}{12}\)
- B. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
- C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
- D. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Correct Answer: D. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Explanation
\(\text{p(a head and a six)} = \text{p(a head)} + \text{p(a six)}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{3}\).
Hint: Probability of A and B occurring should be greater than probability A or B happening.
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