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O-LevelMathematicsProbability4024/11 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q72 Marks

Paul takes examinations in Maths and Physics. The probability that he passes Maths is 0.7 . The probability that he passes Physics is 0.6 . The results in each subject are independent of each other. Calculate the probability that he passes Maths and does not pass Physics.

  1. (a)Calculate the probability that he passes Maths and does not pass Physics.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2015). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [2] (0).28 oe
  2. [2] B1 for (0).4 oe seen

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Topic
Probability, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 2 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 7.

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