Conditional Probability
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Each day Paul wears either a black tie or a red tie to work.

On Monday the probability he wears a black tie is 0.6

If Paul wears a black tie on Monday, the probability that he will wear a black tie on Tuesday is 0.35 If he does not wear a black tie on Monday, the probability that he will wear a black tie on Tuesday is 0.68

a.

Complete the probability tree diagram.

A probability tree diagram for Paul's tie choices on Monday and Tuesday.

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b.

Work out the probability Paul wears different coloured ties on Monday and Tuesday.

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Conditional Probability Questions

Practise Edexcel GCSE Maths Conditional Probability with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 28 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.

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