Higher

Draw a tree diagram for independent events

Higher

Draw a tree diagram for independent events

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn how to draw tree diagrams and complete missing probabilities in tree diagrams for independent events.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Here is some information regarding a sign language course taken by some students in year 10 and year 11. A student is randomly selected. What is the probability that they are in year 11?
A
B
Correct answer: C
Q2.
Here is some information regarding a sign language course taken by some students in year 10 and year 11. A student is randomly selected. What is the probability that they passed the course?
Correct answer: A
B
C
Q3.
Here is some information regarding a sign language course taken by some students in year 10 and year 11. A student is randomly selected. What probability scenario is represented by the fraction 50 out of 150?
Correct answer: A year 10 students who fail the test
A year 11 student who passes the test
The total number of students who failed the test

3 Questions

Q1.
Here is the first branch of a probability tree diagram.
Correct answer: A
B
C
D
Q2.
Here is the first branch of a different probability tree diagram. What should the missing probability be?
Correct answer: 0.18
0.41
0.82
18
Q3.
This tree diagram shows Amir taking red and blue counters from a jar. He replaces the counter after he has picked one up.
A
B
Correct answer: C
D

Lesson appears in

UnitMaths / Probability 3 (Tree diagrams)