Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation 6.3 G Probabilities From Previously Collected Data Questions

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

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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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Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation 6.3 G Probabilities From Previously Collected Data Questions question 1