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Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

18 Magda carried out a survey to find out the drinks that people like.

She asked 100 people if they like coffee (\(C\)) or tea (\(T\)) or hot chocolate (\(H\)).

32 people like all three drinks.
15 people like coffee and hot chocolate but not tea.
43 people like coffee and tea.
39 people like tea and hot chocolate.
67 people like coffee.
58 people like hot chocolate.
5 people like only tea.

(a) Complete the Venn diagram for this information.
Blank Venn diagram with three overlapping circles C, T and H inside a rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol
(4)

One of the people is chosen at random.

Given that this person likes coffee,

(b) find the probability that this person also likes hot chocolate. (2)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 2 Q23

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksSets

23 \(\mathscr{E} = \{\)odd numbers between 0 and 20\(\}\)
\(A = \{3, 9, 15, 17\}\)
\(B = \{5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19\}\)

Tom was asked to draw a Venn diagram for this information.
Here is his answer.

Venn diagram drawn by Tom: A only 3, 9, 15, 17; intersection 17; B only 5, 7, 11, 13, 19; nothing outside the circles

Write down two things Tom should do to make his answer fully correct. (2)

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q4

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksSets

4 \(\mathscr{E} = \{\)odd numbers between 0 and 20\(\}\)
\(A = \{3, 9, 15, 17\}\)
\(B = \{5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19\}\)

Tom was asked to draw a Venn diagram for this information.
Here is his answer.

Venn diagram drawn by Tom: A only 3, 9, 15, 17; intersection 17; B only 5, 7, 11, 13, 19; nothing outside the circles

Write down two things Tom should do to make his answer fully correct. (2)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q23

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

23 Here is a Venn diagram.

Venn diagram with universal set and sets P and Q. P only: 12, 15. P and Q: 18. Q only: 10, 14. Outside both: 11, 13, 16, 17
(a) Write down the numbers that are in set \(\ P^{\prime}\) (1)

A number is chosen at random from the universal set, \(\mathscr{E}\)

(b) Find the probability that this number is in the set \(\ P \cup Q\) (2)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 3 Q13

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksSets

13 James asks students in Year 10 and Year 11 to name their favourite language from French or German or Spanish.

The two-way table shows information about his results.

FrenchGermanSpanishTotal
Year 103334
Year 1145113
Total67207

Complete the two-way table. (3)

Higher June 2024 Paper 1 Q4

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

4 Here is a Venn diagram.

Venn diagram: universal set E containing sets P and Q. P only: 12, 15. P and Q: 18. Q only: 10, 14. Outside both: 11, 13, 16, 17
(a) Write down the numbers that are in set \(P'\) (1)

A number is chosen at random from the universal set, \(\mathscr{E}\)

(b) Find the probability that this number is in the set \(P \cup Q\) (2)

Higher November 2023 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksSets

21 Vicky has a collection of medals.

The Venn diagram gives information about the number of medals in her collection where

\(\mathscr{E}\) = {all medals}
\(A\) = {English medals}
\(B\) = {gold medals}

Venn diagram: A only 7x - 11, A and B x, B only 5x - 3, outside both 34

Vicky is going to take at random a medal from her collection.

Given that the medal is gold, the probability that the medal is English is \(\dfrac{2}{11}\)

Work out the number of medals in Vicky’s collection. (4)

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksSets

16 160 people were asked to choose their favourite type of book.
They each chose from romance or adventure or horror or thriller.

85 of these people were children.
The rest were adults.

19 of the 33 people who chose romance were children.
34 of the 76 people who chose adventure were adults.
7 adults chose thriller.

The number of children who chose thriller was the same as the number of adults who chose horror.

Work out the total number of people who chose horror.
You must show how you get your answer. (4)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksSets

24 \(\mathscr{E} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\}\)
\(A = \{\text{odd numbers}\}\)
\(B = \{\text{square numbers}\}\)

(a) Complete the Venn diagram for this information.
Empty Venn diagram: a rectangle labelled E (universal set) containing two overlapping circles labelled A and B
(3)

A number is chosen at random from the universal set \(\mathscr{E}\)

(b) Find the probability that this number is in the set \(B'\) (2)

Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

5 \(\mathscr{E} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\}\)
\(A = \{\)odd numbers\(\}\)
\(B = \{\)square numbers\(\}\)

(a) Complete the Venn diagram for this information.
Blank Venn diagram with two overlapping circles A and B inside a rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol
(3)

A number is chosen at random from the universal set \(\mathscr{E}\)

(b) Find the probability that this number is in the set \(B'\) (2)

Higher June 2022 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksSets

16 A shop manager wants to advertise special offers on social media platforms.

The manager asks 100 customers which of type \(A\), type \(B\) or type \(C\) they use.

Of these customers,
4 use all three types
16 do not use any of type \(A\), type \(B\) or type \(C\)
8 use both type \(A\) and type \(B\), but not type \(C\)
14 use both type \(B\) and type \(C\)
62 in total use type \(A\)
all 20 who use type \(C\) also use at least one of type \(A\) and type \(B\).

(a) Complete the Venn diagram for this information.
Empty Venn diagram: three overlapping circles A, B and C inside a rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol
(4)

One of the customers is chosen at random.

Given that this customer uses type \(A\),

(b) find the probability that this customer also uses type \(B\). (2)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q21

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksSets

21 \(\mathscr{E} = \{\text{even numbers less than } 19\}\)
\(A = \{6, 12, 18\}\)
\(B = \{2, 6, 14, 18\}\)

Complete the Venn diagram for this information. (3)

Empty Venn diagram: a rectangle labelled E containing two overlapping circles labelled A and B

Higher November 2021 Paper 1 Q2

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksSets

2 \(\mathscr{E} = \{\)even numbers less than 19\(\}\)
\(A = \{6, 12, 18\}\)
\(B = \{2, 6, 14, 18\}\)

Complete the Venn diagram for this information. (3)

Empty Venn diagram: a rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol containing two overlapping circles A and B

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q20

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksSets

20 \(\mathscr{E} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13\}\)
\(A = \{\)multiples of 3\(\}\)
\(B = \{\)even numbers\(\}\)

Complete the Venn diagram for this information. (4)

A rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol containing two overlapping unlabelled circles

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

24 \(\mathscr{E} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\}\)
\(A = \{1, 5, 6, 8, 9\}\)
\(B = \{2, 6, 9\}\)

An empty Venn diagram: two overlapping ovals A and B inside a rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol
(a) Complete the Venn diagram to represent this information. (3)

A number is chosen at random from the universal set \(\mathscr{E}\).

(b) Find the probability that the number is in the set \(A \cap B\) (2)

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q1

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

1 \(\mathscr{E} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\}\)
\(A = \{1, 5, 6, 8, 9\}\)
\(B = \{2, 6, 9\}\)

Empty Venn diagram with universal set E and two overlapping sets A and B
(a) Complete the Venn diagram to represent this information. (3)

A number is chosen at random from the universal set \(\mathscr{E}\).

(b) Find the probability that the number is in the set \(A \cap B\) (2)

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec6 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

20 \(\mathscr{E} = \{\text{even numbers between 1 and 25}\}\)
\(A = \{2, 8, 10, 14\}\)
\(B = \{6, 8, 20\}\)
\(C = \{8, 18, 20, 22\}\)

(a) Complete the Venn diagram for this information.
Empty Venn diagram with three overlapping circles A, B and C inside a rectangle labelled E
(4)

A number is chosen at random from \(\mathscr{E}\).

(b) Find the probability that the number is a member of \(A \cap B\). (2)

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q1

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

1 \(\mathscr{E} = \{\text{even numbers between 1 and 25}\}\)
\(A = \{2, 8, 10, 14\}\)
\(B = \{6, 8, 20\}\)
\(C = \{8, 18, 20, 22\}\)

(a) Complete the Venn diagram for this information.
Empty Venn diagram with three overlapping circles A, B and C inside a rectangle labelled E
(4)

A number is chosen at random from \(\mathscr{E}\).

(b) Find the probability that the number is a member of \(A \cap B\). (2)

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksMultiple EventsSets

20 50 people were asked if they speak French or German or Spanish.

Of these people,

31 speak French
2 speak French, German and Spanish
4 speak French and Spanish but not German
7 speak German and Spanish
8 do not speak any of the languages
all 10 people who speak German speak at least one other language

Two of the 50 people are chosen at random.

Work out the probability that they both only speak Spanish. (5)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 1 Q18

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksSets

18 \(A = \{\)multiples of 5 between 14 and 26\(\}\)
\(B = \{\)odd numbers between 14 and 26\(\}\)

(a) List the members of  \(A \cup B\) (2)
(b) Describe the members of  \(A \cap B\) (1)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q8

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

8 60 people were asked if they prefer to go on holiday in Britain or in Spain or in Italy.

38 of the people were male.
11 of the 32 people who said Britain were female.
8 males said Italy.
12 people said Spain.

One of the females is chosen at random.

What is the probability that this female said Spain? (4)

Foundation June 2017 Paper 3 Q15

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec6 marksSets

15 \(\mathscr{E} = \{\)odd numbers less than 30\(\}\)
\(A = \{3, 9, 15, 21, 27\}\)
\(B = \{5, 15, 25\}\)

(a) Complete the Venn diagram to represent this information.
Blank Venn diagram: a rectangle labelled E containing two overlapping circles
(4)

A number is chosen at random from the universal set, \(\mathscr{E}\).

(b) What is the probability that the number is in the set \(A \cup B\)? (2)

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q1

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksSets

1 \(\mathscr{E} = \{\)odd numbers less than 30\(\}\)
\(A = \{3, 9, 15, 21, 27\}\)
\(B = \{5, 15, 25\}\)

(a) Complete the Venn diagram to represent this information.
Blank Venn diagram: a rectangle labelled E containing two overlapping circles
(4)

A number is chosen at random from the universal set, \(\mathscr{E}\).

(b) What is the probability that the number is in the set \(A \cup B\)? (2)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q22

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksSets

22 The Venn diagram shows some of the numbers of items in each set.

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and overlapping circles A and B. A only 30, A and B 20, B only x, outside both 6

P(A) \(= \dfrac{1}{2}\)

Work out the value of \(x\). [2 marks]

Higher June 2025 Paper 1 Q16

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksSets

16 A and B are two events.

Match each box on the left to the correct shaded area on the Venn diagrams.

One has been done for you. [3 marks]

Four boxes on the left: A ∩ B, A ∪ B, A′ ∪ B, A′ ∩ B′. Five Venn diagrams on the right. A ∩ B is joined to the diagram with the intersection shaded

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q10

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksSets

10 The Venn diagram shows some of the numbers of items in each set.

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and overlapping circles A and B. A only 30, A and B 20, B only x, outside both 6

P(A) \(= \dfrac{1}{2}\)

Work out the value of \(x\). [2 marks]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 3 Q14

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksSets

14 The Venn diagram shows information about people who work in a gym.

T = people who can work as a trainer.
R = people who can work in reception.

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and circles T and R. T only: 17. T and R: 3. R only: 12. Outside both: 5
(a) How many people can work as a trainer and in reception? [1 mark]
(b) How many people can work in reception but not as a trainer? [1 mark]
(c) What fraction of all the people can work as a trainer? [2 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q10

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksSets

10 Clive owns two coffee shops, A and B.

Out of 150 people

  • 18 people use both shops
  • 46% use shop A
  • \(\dfrac{2}{5}\) use shop B only.

Complete the Venn diagram to represent the information. [4 marks]

ξ = 150 people
A = people who use shop A
B = people who use shop B

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and overlapping circles A and B, with answer lines in A only, the intersection, B only and outside both circles

Higher June 2024 Paper 1 Q5

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

5 A school year has 78 students.

  • 28 wear glasses.
  • \(\dfrac{1}{4}\) of the students who wear glasses are left-handed.
  • 30% of the students who do not wear glasses are left-handed.
(a) \(\xi =\) students in the school year

G \(=\) wears glasses

L \(=\) left-handed

Venn diagram: universal set ξ containing overlapping circles G and L, with answer spaces in G only, the overlap, L only and outside both circles

Complete the Venn diagram. [3 marks]

(b) A left-handed student is chosen at random.

Work out the probability that the student wears glasses. [1 mark]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 3 Q18

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksSets

18 A walking group has 210 members.

One week, the group organised a walk on Wednesday and a walk on Saturday.

The frequency tree shows how many members went on the walks.

Frequency tree. 210 branches to Wednesday Yes 78 and No 132. From 78: Saturday Yes 53 and No 25. From 132: Saturday Yes 68 and No 64

Show the information on the Venn diagram. [4 marks]

\(\xi\) = 210 members

W = members who went on the Wednesday walk

S = members who went on the Saturday walk

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and two overlapping circles W and S, with an answer line in each of the four regions

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q16

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

16 The Venn diagram shows information about 80 people who visited an online shop.

\(\xi =\) 80 people
T = people who bought trainers
H = people who bought a hoodie

Venn diagram: universal set ξ with overlapping circles T and H; T only 15, T and H 8, H only x, outside both circles 2x
(a) One person is chosen at random.

Work out the probability that they bought a hoodie. [3 marks]

(b) One person who bought trainers is chosen at random.

Work out the probability that they bought a hoodie. [1 mark]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q11

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksSets

11 Here is a Venn diagram.

\(\xi\) = 60 people
H = people who own a gaming headset
W = people who own a smart watch

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and two overlapping circles H and W. H only: 24. H and W: 7. W only: blank. Outside both circles: blank
(a) 15 of the people own a smart watch.

Complete the Venn diagram. [2 marks]

(b) One of the 60 people is chosen at random.

What is the probability that they own both a gaming headset and a smart watch? [1 mark]

(c) Marek is going to buy a gaming headset that costs £35

He already has £19

He plans to save the rest in two equal amounts over the next two weeks.

He uses this method to work out in pounds how much to save each week.

\(35 - 19 \div 2\)

What is wrong with his method? [1 mark]

Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q11

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksSets

11 The Venn diagram represents 100 items.

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and overlapping circles A and B. A only 28, A and B 13, B only 48, outside both circles 11
(a) Write down \(\quad \text{P}(\text{A} \cap \text{B})\) [1 mark]
(b) Work out \(\quad \text{P}(\text{A}')\) [1 mark]
(c) Work out \(\quad \text{P}(\text{A} \cup \text{B})\) [1 mark]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q24

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksSets

24 Here is some information about 120 people who visit a shop.

\(\dfrac{3}{4}\) of the people buy neither a coat nor a dress.
19 people buy a coat.
14 people buy a dress.

Complete this Venn diagram to represent the information. [3 marks]

\(\xi\) = 120 people who visit the shop
C = people who buy a coat
D = people who buy a dress

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and overlapping circles C and D, with answer spaces in each region and outside the circles

Higher November 2022 Paper 1 Q10

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksSets

10 Here is some information about 120 people who visit a shop.

\(\dfrac{3}{4}\) of the people buy neither a coat nor a dress.
19 people buy a coat.
14 people buy a dress.

Complete this Venn diagram to represent the information. [3 marks]

\(\xi\) = 120 people who visit the shop
C = people who buy a coat
D = people who buy a dress

Venn diagram: universal set box with two overlapping circles C and D, with blank answer lines in C only, the intersection, D only and outside the circles

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q20

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksSets

20 In a group of 98 students

25 study both Art and French
10 study Art but do not study French
41 study French.

Joel draws this Venn diagram to represent the information.

\(\xi =\) the group of 98 students
A \(=\) the students who study Art
F \(=\) the students who study French

Venn diagram: universal set ξ with two unlabelled overlapping circles. Left only 10, intersection 25, right only 16, outside 48

Make two criticisms of his diagram. [2 marks]

Higher June 2022 Paper 1 Q7

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksSets

7 In a group of 98 students

  • 25 study both Art and French
  • 10 study Art but do not study French
  • 41 study French.

Joel draws this Venn diagram to represent the information.

\(\xi\) = the group of 98 students
\(A\) = the students who study Art
\(F\) = the students who study French

Venn diagram in a rectangle labelled ξ. Two unlabelled overlapping circles: 10 in the left part, 25 in the overlap, 16 in the right part, and 48 outside the circles

Make two criticisms of his diagram. [2 marks]

Higher June 2022 Paper 2 Q2

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markSets

2 Circle the expression that means    the probability of A and not B. [1 mark]

  • \(\text{P}(A' \cup B)\)
  • \(\text{P}(A \cup B')\)
  • \(\text{P}(A' \cap B)\)
  • \(\text{P}(A \cap B')\)

Foundation November 2020 Paper 1 Q12

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksSets

12 The Venn diagram shows information about 50 people who are in bands.

\(S\) = singers      \(G\) = guitar players

Venn diagram with universal set ξ. S only: 4. S and G: 8. G only: 21. Outside both: 17
(a) How many of the people are guitar players? [1 mark]
(b) How many of the people are singers but not guitar players? [1 mark]
(c) One of the people is chosen at random.

Write down the probability that the person is

not a singer
and
not a guitar player. [1 mark]

Higher November 2020 Paper 1 Q7

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksSets

7 Here is some information about 80 people who play in bands.

12 are singers but not guitar players.
30% are neither a singer nor a guitar player.
\(\dfrac{1}{4}\) of the guitar players are also singers.

Complete this Venn diagram to represent the information. [4 marks]

\(\xi\) = 80 people who play in bands
S = singers
G = guitar players

Empty Venn diagram: universal set ξ with two overlapping circles S and G

Higher November 2019 Paper 1 Q20

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksSetsShow That & Proof

20 The Venn diagram shows information about some houses.

G = houses with a garage
S = houses with a shed

Venn diagram with circles G and S inside the universal set. G only 13, G and S 8, S only 11, outside both circles 4

A house is chosen at random.

(a) The house has a garage.

What is the probability that it has a shed? [1 mark]

(b) The house does not have a garage.

What is the probability that it does not have a shed? [1 mark]

(c) Show that \(\quad P(G \cap S)' > P(G \cup S')\) [2 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q22

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

22 \(\xi\) = 29 students in a class

C = students who own a cat

D = students who own a dog

Venn diagram: C only 5, C and D 8, D only 7, outside both circles 9
(a) A student is chosen at random.

Circle the probability that the student owns a cat or a dog but not both. [1 mark]

  • \(\dfrac{12}{29}\)
  • \(\dfrac{13}{29}\)
  • \(\dfrac{15}{29}\)
  • \(\dfrac{20}{29}\)
(b) A student who owns a dog is chosen at random.

Circle the probability that the student also owns a cat. [1 mark]

  • \(\dfrac{7}{15}\)
  • \(\dfrac{8}{15}\)
  • \(\dfrac{7}{29}\)
  • \(\dfrac{8}{29}\)

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q14

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

14 There are 135 passengers on a plane.

3 of the passengers in Business Class are flying for the first time.
In total, there are 15 passengers in Business Class.

\(\dfrac{1}{4}\) of the passengers not in Business Class are flying for the first time.

(a) In the Venn diagram,

\(\xi\) = passengers on the plane
B = passengers in Business Class
F = passengers flying for the first time.

Complete the Venn diagram. [4 marks]

Empty Venn diagram: rectangle labelled ξ containing two overlapping circles B and F
(b) One of the passengers is chosen at random.

Write down the probability that the passenger is in Business Class. [1 mark]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q18

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksSets

18 Here are five shapes, A to E.

AParallelogram
BRegular pentagon
CRhombus
DScalene triangle
ETrapezium

In the Venn diagram,

\(\xi\) is the set of all shapes
Q is the set of quadrilaterals
R is the set of shapes which always have rotational symmetry.

Empty Venn diagram: rectangle ξ containing overlapping circles Q and R

Complete the Venn diagram with the letters A to E. [3 marks]

Higher November 2018 Paper 1 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

14 A and B are two events.

Some probabilities are shown on the Venn diagram.

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and overlapping circles A and B: A only 0.3, A and B 0.15, B only 0.35, nothing written outside the circles

Work out \(\quad \text{P}(A' \cup B)\) [2 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q25

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksSets

25 The Venn diagram shows some information about 150 students.

\(\xi\) = 150 students
C = students who study Chemistry
P = students who study Physics

Venn diagram: universal set xi containing overlapping circles C and P. C only is 47, the overlap is x, P only is 35, and outside both circles is y

The probability that a Physics student, chosen at random, also studies Chemistry is \(\dfrac{5}{12}\)

One of the 150 students is chosen at random.

Work out the probability that the student does not study either Chemistry or Physics. [4 marks]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 3 Q23

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksSets

23 In a group of 20 people

 7 own a dog
 3 own a cat
12 do not own a dog or a cat.

Aidan shows this information on a Venn diagram.

Venn diagram in a rectangle labelled ξ: two overlapping circles, Own a dog containing 7 and Own a cat containing 3, with nothing in the overlap; the number 12 is written outside the rectangle

Make two criticisms of his Venn diagram. [2 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 1 Q22

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markSets

22

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and two overlapping circles A and B. Everything is shaded except the part of B that is outside A

Which of these represents the shaded region?

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \(A \cap B^{\prime}\)
  • \(B^{\prime}\)
  • \(A \cup B^{\prime}\)
  • \(A^{\prime} \cup B^{\prime}\)

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q20

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksSets

20 In a tennis tournament,

98 players took part in the singles only
34 players took part in the doubles only
twice as many players took part in the singles as took part in the doubles.

How many players took part in both the singles and the doubles?

You may use the Venn diagram to help you. [4 marks]

Venn diagram with universal set ξ and two overlapping circles labelled Singles and Doubles

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q18

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksSets

18

(a)
Venn diagram: universal set xi with overlapping circles A and B; the part of A outside B is shaded

Which of these represents the shaded region?

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • A
  • B\('\)
  • A \(\cap\) B\('\)
  • A \(\cup\) B\('\)
(b)
Venn diagram: universal set xi with overlapping circles A and B; everything outside both circles is shaded

Which of these represents the shaded region?

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • (A \(\cup\) B)\('\)
  • (A \(\cap\) B)\('\)
  • A\('\) \(\cap\) B
  • A\('\) \(\cup\) B\('\)

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

14 In the Venn diagram

ξ represents 31 students in a class

\(C\) is students who have a cat

\(D\) is students who have a dog

Venn diagram: C only 6, C and D 5, D only 2x, outside both circles x + 2
(a) One student from the class is picked at random.

Work out the probability that the student has a dog. [3 marks]

(b) One of the students who has a cat is picked at random.

Work out the probability that this student has a dog. [1 mark]

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q18

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksSets

18 A school has 86 teachers.

  • 42 are male and 44 are female.
  • \(\dfrac{1}{3}\) of the male teachers have blue eyes.
  • \(\dfrac{1}{4}\) of the female teachers have blue eyes.
(a) \(\xi =\) teachers in the school

M = male teachers

B = teachers who have blue eyes

Empty Venn diagram: rectangle labelled xi containing two overlapping circles labelled M and B

Complete the Venn diagram. [3 marks]

(b) One teacher who has blue eyes is chosen at random.

Work out the probability that the teacher is male. [1 mark]

Higher June 2025 Paper 4 Q22

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksSets

22 A school has 90 students in Year 11.

  • 50 of the students study French.
  • 59 of the students study Spanish.
  • 4 of the students do not study either of these languages.

One the students is chosen at random.

Find the probability that the student studies French given that they study Spanish.
You may use the grid or the Venn diagram to help present your working if you wish. [5]

An empty 4 by 4 grid, and an empty Venn diagram with two overlapping circles inside a rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q13

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksSets

13 40 people are asked if they like spiders (S) and if they like cats (C).

  • 32 people like cats.
  • The number of people who like spiders is the same as the number of people who don’t like either spiders or cats.

Complete the Venn diagram to show this information.

Venn diagram: universal set rectangle containing oval C, with circle S inside C; answer spaces in C outside S, inside S, and outside C

[3]

Higher November 2024 Paper 4 Q15

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

15 In a survey, some students were asked whether they had travelled to school by bus (B) or by car (C) in the last week.
The Venn diagram shows some of the results.

Venn diagram with sets B and C inside the universal set. B only is n, B and C is 16, C only is 15 and outside both is 9
(a) One of the students is chosen at random.
The probability that, in the last week, this student had travelled to school by bus and by car is \(\frac{1}{4}\).

Find the value of \(n\). [3]

(b) One of the students is chosen at random.

Find the probability that, in the last week, this student had travelled to school by car given that they had also travelled to school by bus. [2]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 3 Q3

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksSets

3 60 people are asked if they have visited France (F) and if they have visited Greece (G).
The Venn diagram shows the results.

Venn diagram with universal set symbol and two overlapping circles F and G. F only 27, both F and G 13, G only 12, outside both circles 8
(a) How many of the 60 people have not visited either France or Greece? [1]
(b) How many of the 60 people have visited Greece? [1]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q26

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksSets

26 In a survey, 50 people were asked whether they have a car (C) or a bicycle (B).

The Venn diagram shows some of the results.

Venn diagram: universal set with circles C and B overlapping. The intersection contains 10 and the region outside both circles contains 1; the other regions are blank

The ratio of those that only have a car to those that only have a bicycle is 2 : 1.

One of the 50 people is chosen at random.

Find the probability that they have a bicycle.
You must show your working. [5]

Higher June 2024 Paper 5 Q23

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksMultiple EventsSetsShow That & Proof

23 In a survey, 50 people are asked which sports they watch.
The results are shown on the Venn diagram.

Venn diagram with three circles Football, Athletics and Golf: Football only 10, Athletics only 6, Golf only 7, Football and Athletics only 4, Football and Golf only 16, Athletics and Golf only 5, all three 1, outside 1
(a) One person is chosen at random from those that watch athletics.

Find the probability that this person watches only one other sport. [2]

(b) Two of the 50 people are chosen at random.

Show that the probability that one of them watches only football and the other watches only golf is \(\frac{2}{35}\). [3]

Higher November 2023 Paper 6 Q12

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

12 A cafe owner recorded information about customer orders for coffee.
They recorded whether the customer asked for milk (M) and whether the customer asked for sugar (S).

The results are shown in this Venn diagram.

Venn diagram with overlapping circles M and S in a universal set: 25 in M only, 11 in both M and S, 18 in S only, and 16 outside both circles
(a) One of the customers is chosen at random.

Find the probability that the customer asked for sugar. [2]

(b) One of the customers is chosen at random.

Find the probability that the customer asked for sugar given that they asked for milk. [2]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q11

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

11 140 people are asked if they have a bicycle (B) or a car (C).

  • 22 people only have a bicycle.
  • 72 people only have a car.
  • 29 people have both a bicycle and a car.
(a) Show this information on the Venn diagram.
Empty Venn diagram with two overlapping circles B and C inside a rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol

[1]

(b)
(i) How many people do not have a bicycle or a car? [1]
(ii) Write your answer in the correct place on the Venn diagram. [1]
(c) One of the 140 people is chosen at random.

Work out the probability they have a car. [2]

Higher June 2023 Paper 4 Q10

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksSets

10 100 people were asked whether they had visited France (F) or Spain (S).

  • 55 had visited France
  • 60 had visited Spain
  • 4 had not visited either country.
(a) Complete the Venn diagram.
Empty Venn diagram: two overlapping circles F and S inside a rectangle, with a gap to fill in each region and outside
[3]
(b) One of these 100 people is chosen at random.
(i) Write down the probability that this person had visited exactly one of the countries. [2]
(ii) Write down the probability that this person had visited France given that they had also visited Spain. [2]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q9

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

9 \(\mathscr{E} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13\}\)
\(\text{T} = \{2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12\}\)
\(\text{F} = \{5, 10\}\)

(a) The elements 1 and 2 have been entered on this Venn diagram.

Complete the Venn diagram to show all of the elements.

Venn diagram with overlapping sets T and F inside the universal set; 2 is in T only and 1 is outside both sets

[2]

(b) Finley picks one of the 13 elements in the universal set, \(\mathscr{E}\), at random.

Write down the probability that the element is a member of both set T and set F. [1]

(c) Sam picks one of the 13 elements in the universal set, \(\mathscr{E}\), at random.

Sam says

The probability the element is in set T is \(\dfrac{6}{13}\).

The probability the element is in set F is \(\dfrac{2}{13}\).

Therefore, the probability the element is in set T or set F is \(\dfrac{6}{13} + \dfrac{2}{13} = \dfrac{8}{13}\).

Sam is wrong.

Explain Sam’s error and give the correct answer. [2]

Higher November 2022 Paper 4 Q16

OCRHigherCurrent spec2 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

16 A salesroom sells various types of car.
Some cars are electric (E), some are petrol (P), some are both and some are neither.

The Venn diagram below shows the salesroom’s stock of cars.

Venn diagram: E only 24, E and P 17, P only 8, outside both circles 11

A petrol car is picked at random.

Find the probability that the car is also electric. [2]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q15

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

15 A researcher asked 53 customers leaving a fish and chip shop what they had bought.

The Venn diagram shows some of the results.

Venn diagram with sets Fish and Chips inside a universal set: 16 in Fish only, 7 in the intersection, 11 in Chips only; the region outside both circles is empty
(a) How many customers bought chips but not fish? [1]
(b) Complete the Venn diagram to show the number of customers who did not buy fish or chips. [2]
(c) One of the 53 customers is chosen at random.

Write down the probability that this customer bought fish. [2]

Higher June 2022 Paper 5 Q14

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksSets

14 In a survey about music, some students were asked whether they like pop (P) and whether they like rap (R).

The Venn diagram shows some of the results.
\(x\) students liked both types of music.

Venn diagram with circles P and R inside a rectangle: 28 in P only, x in the overlap, 1 in R only and 13 outside both circles
(a) The ratio of the number of students who liked pop to the number who liked rap was 5 : 2.

Work out the total number of students in the survey. [4]

(b) One of the students is selected at random.

Find the probability that this student does not like rap given that they like pop. [2]

Higher November 2021 Paper 5 Q16

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

16 In a group of 60 students, 40 own a smartphone, 27 own a tablet and 8 own neither.

A student is chosen at random from those that own a tablet.

Find the probability that they also own a smartphone.
You must show your working. [5]

Higher November 2021 Paper 6 Q11

OCRHigherCurrent spec8 marksMultiple EventsSets

11 In a class of 30 students

  • 17 study French (F)
  • 20 study German (G)
  • 2 do not study either subject.
(a) Complete the Venn diagram.
Venn diagram with overlapping circles F and G inside a rectangle labelled ξ; the regions F only, F and G, and G only are blank, and 2 is written outside both circles

[3]

(b) Two of the 30 students are chosen at random.

Calculate the probability that one of these two students studies French but not German and the other studies German but not French.
You must show your working. [5]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 3 Q9

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksSets

9 \(\mathscr{E}\) = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16}

Set A = {odd numbers}
Set B = {multiples of 5}

(a) The elements 1 and 2 have been entered on this Venn diagram.
Complete the Venn diagram to show all of the elements.
Venn diagram with two overlapping circles A and B inside a rectangle. 1 is in A only and 2 is outside both circles

[3]

(b) \(\mathscr{E}\) = {all positive integers}

Set L = {odd numbers}
Set M = {multiples of 2}

Three Venn diagrams, numbered 1 to 3, are shown below.

Venn diagram 1: L and M overlapping. Venn diagram 2: L and M separate, not overlapping. Venn diagram 3: M inside L

Which diagram best shows the relationship between Set L and Set M?
Give a reason for your choice. [2]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 1 Q9

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

9 59 families are asked whether they have a cat (C) or a dog (D).

  • 26 only have a cat.
  • 14 only have a dog.
  • 11 have both a cat and a dog.
(a) Show this information on the Venn diagram.
Venn diagram: a rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol containing two overlapping circles C and D, all regions empty

[1]

(b)
(i) How many of the families do not have a cat or a dog? [1]
(ii) Write your answer in the correct place on the Venn diagram. [1]
(c) One of the families is chosen at random.

Write down the probability that they have a dog. [2]

Higher November 2020 Paper 4 Q4

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

4 In a survey, 60 students were asked whether they have a bank account (B) and whether they have a part-time job (J).

The number of students who had neither a bank account nor a part-time job was \(x\).
The Venn diagram shows the results in terms of \(x\).

Venn diagram with circles B and J. Only B: 2x. B and J: x − 1. Only J: 5x − 2. Outside both circles: x

One of the 60 students is chosen at random.

Find the probability that they have a bank account.
Show your working. [5]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q22

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

22 In a group of 100 students

  • 59 study History (H)
  • 62 study Geography (G)
  • 20 do not study either subject.
(a) Complete the Venn diagram.
Venn diagram with circles H and G inside a rectangle; the three regions inside the circles are blank and 20 is written outside the circles

[3]

(b) One of the 100 students is selected at random.

Find the probability that this student studies exactly one of the two subjects. [2]

Higher November 2019 Paper 5 Q16

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

16 50 people attended an outdoor activity day.

  • 40 took part in walking.
  • 18 took part in sailing.
  • 3 did neither activity.

One of the people who walked is chosen at random.

Find the probability that this person also sailed. [5]

Higher June 2019 Paper 5 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksMultiple EventsSets

18 21 people travelled to a meeting.

  • 12 used a train.
  • 6 used a car.
  • 7 did not use a train or a car.
  • Some used a train and a car.

Two people are chosen at random from those who used a train.

Find the probability that both these people also used a car. [6]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q7

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksSets

7 A survey asked whether some students went swimming (S) or played tennis (T) last month.

  • 17 played tennis.
  • 11 did not go swimming and did not play tennis.
  • 22 went swimming.
  • 8 went swimming and played tennis.

Some of this information is shown on the Venn diagram below.

Venn diagram with universal set and circles S and T; 14 in S only, 8 in the intersection, T only and outside blank

How many students were in the survey? [3]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q27

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

27 72 children are asked whether they have a laptop or an iPad.

  • 31 have a laptop.
  • 48 have an iPad.
  • 12 have both.
  • 5 have neither.
(a) Represent this information on a Venn diagram.
An empty rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol

[3]

(b) One of the children is chosen at random.

Write down the probability that they have an iPad but not a laptop. [2]

Higher November 2018 Paper 4 Q9

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

9 72 children are asked whether they have a laptop or an iPad.

  • 31 have a laptop.
  • 48 have an iPad.
  • 12 have both.
  • 5 have neither.
(a) Represent this information on a Venn diagram.
Empty rectangle labelled with the universal set symbol

[3]

(b) One of the children is chosen at random.

Write down the probability that they have an iPad but not a laptop. [2]

Higher June 2018 Paper 4 Q14

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksSets

14 The Venn diagram shows the number of students studying Mathematics (M) and the number of students studying Physics (P) in a college.
35 students do not study either subject.

Venn diagram: universal set with two overlapping circles M and P; 41 in M only, x in M and P, 18 in P only, 35 outside both circles
(a) The total number of students is 121.

Find the value of \(x\). [1]

(b) One of the 121 students is selected at random.

Find the probability that this student studies Mathematics, given that they study Physics. [2]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q10

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksSets

10

(a) This Venn diagram shows the number of students in a Year 10 tutor group who study History (H) and Geography (G).
Venn diagram with universal set and two overlapping circles H and G. H only: 13. Both: 5. G only: 9. Nothing written outside the circles

There are 29 students in the tutor group.

(i) How many students in the tutor group do not study History or Geography? [2]
(ii) How many students in the tutor group study History? [1]
(iii) One of the 29 students is selected at random.
What is the probability that they study Geography but do not study History? [1]
(b) This diagram represents students in a tutor group who study Art (A) and Physics (P).
Venn diagram with universal set and two separate, non-overlapping circles A and P

How many students study both Art and Physics? [1]

Higher November 2017 Paper 4 Q9

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksSets

9 Here are the results of a survey of 437 people in a town.

  • 62 males speak Spanish.
  • 153 females do not speak Spanish.
  • 280 people do not speak Spanish.

Jeff says

At least 2 out of every 5 females in the town can speak Spanish.

Is he correct?
Show clearly how you reached your decision. [6]

Higher June 2017 Paper 5 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksSets

18 In a group of 120 adults, 85 watch football, 78 play a sport and 20 do neither.

Find the probability that an adult chosen at random from those who watch football does not play a sport. [5]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 3 Q6

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksBasic ProbabilitySets

6

(a) Henry puts eight counters into a bag.
Each counter has a different whole number on it between 1 and 8.
He picks a counter at random from the bag and the number is noted.

Choose from the words in the box to complete each sentence.

likely    impossible    certain    evens    unlikely
(i) It is .............................. that he picks a number less than 9. [1]
(ii) It is .............................. that he picks an odd number. [1]
(b) The Venn diagram shows the number of students who passed their examination in French (F) and those who passed their examination in Mathematics (M).
The number of students who did not pass either examination is b.
Venn diagram with universal set: F only 18, F and M 21, M only 10, outside both b
(i) Find the value of \(b\) if the total number of students is 55. [1]

One of the 55 students is selected at random.

What is the probability that this student

(ii) passed both French and Mathematics, [1]
(iii) passed exactly one of these two subjects? [1]