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Edexcel Maths GCSE - Probability Scales (F) PhysicsAndMathsTutor.

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Q1. A bag contains 4 beads.

2 beads are blue.


1 bead is red.
1 bead is yellow.

Connor takes at random a bead from the bag.

(a) On the probability scale, mark with a cross (X) the probability that he takes a blue
bead.

(1)

(b) On the probability scale, mark with a cross (X) the probability that he takes a yellow
bead.

(1)

(c) On the probability scale, mark with a cross (X) the probability that he takes a white
bead.

(1)
(Total 3 marks)

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M1.

Answer Mark Additional Guidance

(a) 1
X at B1 for X marked at cao (allow the X above or
below the line)

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(b) 1
X at

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(c) X at 0 1 B1 for X marked at 0 cao (allow the X above or


below the line)

Total for Question: 3 marks

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Surprisingly, parts (a) and (b) of this question were poorly answered. In (a), the cross was
often placed between ½ and 1. A lack of accuracy in positioning the cross in part (b)
accounted for many unsuccessful attempts. Part (c) usually gained full credit.

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