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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

Practise Edexcel A Level Old Maths Probability with exam-style questions for A Level Old Maths. 11 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Old Maths (9371) specification and written in Unit exams C1, C2, C3 and C4 plus two applied units (e.g. S1 and M1) 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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