Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Probability of combined events

Probability of combined events — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Complete the probability expression for Angelo drawing two black counters.

(a(ii)(a))[4]

Show that the result is $4x^2-25x-21=0$.

(a(ii)(b))[3]

Solve $4x^2-25x-21=0$ using factorisation.

(a(ii)(c))[1]

Write down how many black counters are in the bag.

(b)[4]

Work out the probability that all three counters are the same colour.

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