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1.1 OT1: Mathematical argument, language and proof

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In a high-precision manufacturing facility, the probabilities of three distinct system faults—Mechanical (MMM), Electrical (EEE), and Software (SSS)—occurring during a single operation are monitored. It is known that Mechanical and Software faults are mutually exclusive events (M∩S=∅M \cap S = \emptysetM∩S=∅). The following probabilities are recorded:

P(M∩E′)=750 P(M \cap E') = \frac{7}{50} P(M∩E′)=507​ P(M∩E)=0.035 P(M \cap E) = 0.035 P(M∩E)=0.035 P(E∩M′∩S′)=0.245 P(E \cap M' \cap S') = 0.245 P(E∩M′∩S′)=0.245 P(E∩S)=320 P(E \cap S) = \frac{3}{20} P(E∩S)=203​ P(S∩E′)=0.38 P(S \cap E') = 0.38 P(S∩E′)=0.38

The probability that an operation completes without any of these three faults occurring is denoted by λ\lambdaλ. Determine the value of λ\lambdaλ.

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1.1 OT1: Mathematical argument, language and proof Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /1.1 OT1: Mathematical argument, language and proof

7 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 1.1 OT1: Mathematical argument, language and proof, covering 1.1.1 Constructing mathematical arguments, 1.1.2 Mathematical language and syntax, 1.1.3 Set theory language and symbols, 1.1.4 Definition, domain and range of functions, and 1.1.5 Comprehending and critiquing arguments. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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