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Combined Events

Revise Combined Events in Probability for GCSE Mathematics with 11 exam-style questions and 2 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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When Events Work Together

Introduction 2

Key Facts

Key Facts 3

Types of Combined Events

Deep Dive 4

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What are independent events?

Events where one event doesn't affect the probability of the other

For independent events, what is P(A and B)?

P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B)

Sample Questions

A fair coin is flipped and a fair die is rolled. What rule is used to find P(heads AND rolling a 3)?

A. Add the two probabilities together
B. Multiply the two probabilities together
C. Subtract the smaller probability from the larger
D. Divide one probability by the other

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Explain the difference between independent and dependent events in probability. Give an example of each.

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