4400 Higher June 2004 Paper 3 Q4

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksBasic Probability

4 The diagram shows a pointer which spins about the centre of a fixed disc.

Spinner disc divided into four sectors numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 with a pointer at the centre

When the pointer is spun, it stops on one of the numbers 1, 2, 3 or 4.
The probability that it will stop on one of the numbers 1 to 3 is given in the table.

Number1234
Probability0.350.160.27 

Magda is going to spin the pointer once.

(a) Work out the probability that the pointer will stop on 4. (2)
(b) Work out the probability that the pointer will stop on 1 or 3. (2)

Omar is going to spin the pointer 75 times.

(c) Work out an estimate for the number of times the pointer will stop on 2. (2)