9709/52

Mathematics 9709/52February/March 2021

Cambridge AS Level · Probability & Statistics 1 · worked solutions for every part, with the mark scheme

7
questions
50
marks
75
minutes

Topics Discrete Random Variables · Probability · The Normal Distribution · Representation of Data · Permutations and Combinations

Q1Discrete Random VariablesFree sample

A fair spinner with 5 sides numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is spun repeatedly. The score on each spin is the number on the side on which the spinner lands.

(a)

Find the probability that a score of 3 is obtained for the first time on the 8th spin.

1M
(b)

Find the probability that fewer than 6 spins are required to obtain a score of 3 for the first time.

2M

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6 more questions
  • Q2Probability5M
  • Q3The Normal Distribution6M
  • Q4Discrete Random Variables6M
  • Q5Representation of Data9M
  • Q6Permutations and Combinations10M
  • Q7Probability · Discrete Random Variables · The Normal Distribution11M
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