Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Probability of combined events

Probability of combined events — practice question

A student must choose one humanities subject and two different science subjects. Humanities: Geography (G), History (H), Religious studies (R). Science: Physics (P), Chemistry (C), Biology (B).
(a)[2]

Complete the table so that the possible outcomes are displayed.

(b(i))[1]

Find the probability that he selects Geography.

(b(ii))[1]

Find the probability that he selects Physics.

(b(iii))[1]

Find the probability that he selects both Religious studies and Chemistry.

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