1MA0 Foundation November 2012 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksBasic Probability

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(a) The probability scale shows the probability that a spinner will land on red.
It also shows the probability that the spinner will land on blue.
Probability scale from 0 to 1: blue marked near 0.2, red marked at one half
Tony says the spinner is more likely to land on blue than on red.
Is he right?
Explain your answer. (1)
(b) There are 3 white counters and 4 black counters in a box.
Jenny is going to take at random a counter from the box.
(i) Write down the probability that Jenny will take a black counter.
(ii) Write down the probability that Jenny will take a yellow counter. (2)