Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Probability of combined events

Probability of combined events — practice question

On any morning, the chance of rain is $\frac{2}{3}$. If it rains, the chance that Asha walks to school is $\frac{1}{7}$. If it does not rain, the chance that Asha walks to school is $\frac{4}{7}$.
(a)[2]

Complete the tree diagram by filling in the missing probabilities.

(b)[2]

Find the probability of rain together with Asha walking to school.

(c(i))[3]

Find the probability that Asha does not walk to school.

(c(ii))[2]

Find the expected number of days Asha does not walk to school in a term of 70 days.

(d)[2]

Find the probability that it rains on exactly one morning in a school week of 5 days.

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