Grade 12 Maths · Paper 1
Probability Grade 12
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Question 11.1 · May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · National (DBE) · 4 marks
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The Fundamental Counting Principle10 past paper questions
- Calculate a simple probabilityList all possible outcomes and find a probability as favourable outcomes over total outcomes (for example rolling a 6 on a die is 1/6).3 past paper questions · 3 videos
- Use the counting principleCount arrangements by multiplying the choices for each position, for example a 4-digit PIN has 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 = 10 000 options.4 past paper questions · 3 videos
- Count arrangements with a conditionCount arrangements when there is a condition, for example the word must start with a vowel, or two people must sit together.4 past paper questions · 3 videos
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1. Question 12.1.1 · September 2024 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 3 marks
12.1 The data obtained from a city's police department indicates that of all motor vehicles reported stolen, 80% were stolen by syndicates to be sold off, and 20% were stolen by individuals for personal use. Of the vehicles presumed stolen by syndicates: 24% were recovered within 48 hours, 16% were recovered after 48 hours, 60% were never recovered. Of those vehicles presumed stolen by individuals: 38% were recovered within 48 hours, 58% were recovered after 48 hours, 4% were never recovered.12.1.1 Draw a tree diagram for the given information above.(3)Show the memo (3 ticks)Memo
- ✓First levelSyndicate (0.8) / Individual (0.2)
1 mark · Draw a tree diagram
- ✓Second level S0.24, 0.16, 0.60
1 mark · Draw a tree diagram
- ✓Second level I0.38, 0.58, 0.04
1 mark · Draw a tree diagram
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