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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 6.3 Probability Question Bank

Practise probability language, scales, event lists, Venn diagrams and calculations using fractions, decimals and complements.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Foundation

Exam points

  • interpret probability words, scales and impossible or certain outcomes from simple contexts
  • calculate probabilities from counters, spinners, tables, Venn diagrams and sample spaces
  • use complements or totals to find missing probabilities, frequencies or region values

Covered syllabus points

6.3.A Probability terminology6.3.B The probability scale6.3.C Theoretical probability6.3.D Probabilities from a Venn diagram6.3.E Sample spaces and events6.3.F Systematic outcome lists for successive events6.3.G Probabilities from previously collected data6.3.H Complementary events6.3.I The addition rule of probability for mutually exclusive6.3.J Expected frequency

6.3 Probability question 1

[Maximum number: 3]

The diagram shows a fair 6-sided spinner.

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Rami is going to spin the spinner once.

Question (a)

(a)

Circle the word in the box below that best describes the likelihood that the spinner will land on green.

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Question (b)

(b)

On the probability scale below, mark with a cross (X) the probability that the spinner will land on blue.

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Question (c)

(c)

On the probability scale below, mark with a cross (X) the probability that the spinner will land on yellow.

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6.3 Probability question 2

[Maximum number: 5]

Fred has a fair six-sided dice and a fair spinner.

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Fred throws the dice once.
He spins the spinner once.
The total score is the sum of the number the dice lands on and the number the spinner lands on.

Table for Question 6.3 Probability question 2 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

Question (a)

(a)

Complete the table for the total scores.

Four total scores have already been entered.

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Question (b)

(b)

Find the probability that the total score is 2

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Question (c)

(c)

Find the probability that the total score is 9 or 10

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Question (d)

(d)

Find the probability that the dice and the spinner both land on an even number.

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