Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Introduction to probability

Introduction to probability — practice question

A bag has 6 red balls, 4 green balls and 2 blue balls. Zia selects a ball from the bag at random. A probability scale is displayed from 0 to 1, with points marked A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
(a)[1]

Write down the letter on the probability scale that represents the probability that Zia takes a green ball.

(b)[1]

Write down the letter on the probability scale that represents the probability that Zia takes a yellow ball.

(c)[1]

Write down the letter on the probability scale that represents the probability that Zia does not take a blue ball.

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