Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Introduction to probability

Introduction to probability — practice question

Bag A has 20 counters altogether. 6 are red, 9 are blue, and the rest are white. Jared chooses one counter at random.
(a(i))[1]

State the probability that the counter is red.

(a(ii))[1]

State the probability that the counter is white.

(a(iii))[1]

State the probability that the counter is yellow.

(b)[2]

Complete the table below.

(c)[3]

Show that the probability of choosing a red counter from bag C is equal to the probability of choosing a red counter from bag D.

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