Probability Trees

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Kevin has two jars of sweets, Jar 1 and Jar 2.

There are 7 strawberry sweets and 3 orange sweets in Jar 1.

There are 2 strawberry sweets and 6 orange sweets in Jar 2.

Kevin takes at random a sweet from each jar.

Complete the probability tree diagram.

A probability tree diagram for two jars, Jar 1 and Jar 2. Jar 1 has two branches: Strawberry and Orange. Jar 2 has four branches: Strawberry, Orange, Strawberry, and Orange. Each branch has a dotted line for a probability value.

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Work out the probability that Kevin takes two orange sweets.

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Probability Trees Questions

Practise Edexcel GCSE Maths Probability Trees with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 40 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) 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.