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MCQ practice - Determine conditional probability using Venn diagrams, tree diagrams, and tables, while understanding the notation P(A|B). Knowledge of the formulas related to conditional probability is not necessary. - Conditional probability

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Conditional probability

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What does the notation P(A|B) represent?.

  1. A.The probability of A and B occurring together
  2. B.The probability of A occurring given B has occurred
  3. C.The probability of B occurring given A has occurred
  4. D.The probability of A or B occurring

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Conditional Probability with Balls

A bag contains 5 red balls and 3 blue balls. A ball is drawn at random, not replaced, and then another ball is drawn.

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    Calculate the probability that the second ball drawn is red, given that the first ball drawn was blue.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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