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CAIE IGCSE Mathematics C8.3 Probability of Combined Events Question Bank

Practise two-stage probability with replacement using tree diagrams, complements and alternative outcome paths.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Core

Exam points

  • complete each tree split with branch probabilities that total 1
  • multiply probabilities along one path to find both specified outcomes
  • add mutually exclusive paths when either ordering gives the required event

C8.3 Probability of combined events question 1

[Maximum number: 4]

Question (a)

(a)

Hemang buys two televisions.

The probability that a television is faulty is 0.02 .

Figure for Question (a) — CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core
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Question (i)

(i)

Complete the tree diagram.

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Question (ii)

(ii)

Find the probability that Hemang buys two faulty televisions.

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