Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - Determine the probability of combined events, ensuring that events are considered with replacement. Use the following methods where suitable: sample space diagrams, Venn diagrams (limited to two sets), and tree diagrams, where outcomes are noted at the ends of branches and probabilities are indicated alongside the branches. - Probability of combined events

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Probability of combined events

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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics2 marks

Analyzing outcomes from flipping coins.

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You flip two coins simultaneously. What is the probability of getting at least one head?

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Calculate the probability of getting at least one head when flipping two coins.
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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics2 marks

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A bag contains 4 red balls, 3 blue balls, and 5 green balls. You draw one ball at random, replace it, and then draw a second ball.

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Calculate the probability of drawing a red ball followed by a green ball.
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