Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Probability of combined events

Probability of combined events — practice question

On Li’s trip to work, there are 2 sets of traffic lights. The chance that he stops at the first set is 0.4, while the chance that he stops at the second set is 0.7.
(a)[2]

Complete the tree diagram shown.

(b)[2]

Work out the probability that Li does not stop at both sets of traffic lights for his journey.

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