Edexcel IGCSE Math A 6.3.G probabilities from data

Practise data-probability questions by taking the relevant frequency from the table and dividing by the total number observed.

Exam points

Estimate probability from collected data by using frequency divided by total.
Use a table or grouped data set to find the relevant event count first.
Interpret the result in the context, such as rewards, parcels or sports participation.

[Maximum number: 1]

Tamsin asked some people how they prefer their eggs cooked.
They could choose scrambled or boiled or poached or fried.

The pie chart shows some information about their answers.

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Write down the probability that this person chose scrambled.

$\frac{72}{360}=\frac15$

Final answer:
$\frac15$

Equivalent answers such as $\frac{6}{30}$ , $20\%$ , or 0.2 are accepted.

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6.3.G Probabilities from previously collected data question 1