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O-LevelMathematicsProbability4024/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q233 Marks

A shop sells hats (H), scarves (S) and gloves (G). A group of 40 people are asked which items they buy in the shop. Some of the results are shown in the Venn diagram. [Figure 23] (a) 2 people buy all three items. Those people that buy both a hat and a scarf also buy gloves. 4 people buy exactly two items. Use this information to complete the Venn diagram. (b) Work out n(S∩(HUG)') .

  1. (a)2 people buy all three items. Those people that buy both a hat and a scarf also buy gloves. 4 people buy exactly two items. Use this information to complete the Venn diagram.[2]
  2. (b)Work out n(S∩(HUG)') .[1]

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  1. [2] Venn diagram completed correctly
  2. B1 for 2 values correct in correct position
  3. [1] 10 cao

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Topic
Probability, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 3 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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