MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · GCSE · Mathematics · Probability · Probability
Problem
A bag contains 6 red, 9 blue and 5 green marbles. One marble is drawn at random from the bag.
(i) Define the term "equally likely outcomes" in the context of probability.
(ii) Calculate the probability of drawing (a) a red marble, (b) a blue marble from the bag.
(iii) By comparing the numerical values obtained in part (ii), state which colour of marble is more likely to be drawn and justify your answer with suitable reasoning.