4MA0 Foundation January 2015 Paper 2R Q7
7 There are three 5 cent coins and three 10 cent coins in a bag.
Amrita takes at random a coin from the bag.
(a)
(i) On the probability scale, mark with a cross (×) the probability that Amrita takes a 5 cent coin.

(ii) On the probability scale, mark with a cross (×) the probability that Amrita takes a coin with a value of less than 5 cents.
(2)
Here is a list of words that are used to describe the likelihood of an event.
impossible unlikely evens likely certain
There are three 5 cent coins, three 10 cent coins and three 20 cent coins in a purse.
Jim takes at random a coin from the purse.
(b) Write down a word from the list to describe the likelihood that the coin has a value of more than 5 cents. (1)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| (i) Marked at 0.5 | B1 |
| (ii) Marked at 0 | B1 |
| (2) |
Notes
B1: professional judgement
B1: professional judgement
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| Likely | B1 |
| (1) | |
| (3 marks) |