Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Probability of combined events

Probability of combined events — practice question

Suleika is given six cards labelled 1 to 6.
(a(i))[1]

Write down the probability that the number is 5 or 6.

(a(ii))[1]

Find how many times she would expect the number 5 or 6.

(b(i))[3]

Find the probability that the sum of the numbers on the two cards is 5.

(b(ii))[3]

Find the probability that at least one of the numbers on the cards is a square number.

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