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Question 140
a.

Two events EEE and FFF satisfy P(E∩F)=0P(E \cap F) = 0P(E∩F)=0. State the technical term used to describe the relationship between these two events.

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b.

A diagnostic test uses two separate chemical indicators, Alpha (AAA) and Beta (BBB), to detect a specific enzyme. Indicator AAA activates independently of indicator BBB.

The probability that indicator AAA activates is 34\frac{3}{4}43​. The probability that at least one of the indicators activates is 1720\frac{17}{20}2017​.

Determine:

P(B)P(B)P(B)

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c.

P(A∩B′)P(A \cap B')P(A∩B′)

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d.

P(A′∣B)P(A' | B)P(A′∣B)

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Conditional Probability Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Conditional Probability with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 152 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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