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4MA1/1H Jun 2024, Question 2: Probability from Tables and Charts

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1H (Higher) · Calculator · 4 marks

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The question, in short

From a table of probabilities for four travel methods with 450 students, use the given probabilities 0.20, x, 2x and 0.26 to work out how many students travelled by car.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 10.20 + 0.26 = 0.46
  2. 21 − 0.46 = 0.54
  3. 3x + 2x = 0.54
  4. 43x = 0.54
  5. 5x = 0.18
  6. 62x = 0.36
  7. 70.36 × 450 = 162

Answer162

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