Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Probability

Probability — practice question

Bag $A$ contains 6 red marbles, 5 blue marbles and 1 green marble. Bag $B$ contains 5 red marbles and 3 blue marbles. A marble is selected at random from bag $A$ and then transferred to bag $B$. A marble is now selected at random from bag $B$.
(a)[3]

Draw a tree diagram to show this information, and write the probability on every branch.

(b)[2]

Find the probability that both marbles selected are the same colour.

(c)[3]

Find the probability that the marble taken from bag $A$ is blue, given that the marble taken from bag $B$ is blue.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Bag A branches have the correct structure and probabilities.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI