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Question 8

On a randomly chosen day the probability that Bill travels to school by car, by bicycle or on foot is 12\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}21​, 16\displaystyle \frac{1}{6}61​ and 13\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}31​ respectively. The probability of being late when using these methods of travel is 15\displaystyle \frac{1}{5}51​, 25\displaystyle \frac{2}{5}52​ and 110\displaystyle \frac{1}{10}101​ respectively.

a.

Draw a tree diagram to represent this information.

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b.

Find the probability that on a randomly chosen day

(i) Bill travels by foot and is late,

(ii) Bill is not late.

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c.

Given that Bill is late, find the probability that he did not travel on foot.

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Probability Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Old Maths
  3. /Probability

11 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Old Maths Probability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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