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GCSE Maths Conditional Probability Exam Questions

Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Conditional Probability, with full model answers. Covers probability given that something has happened.

Conditional Probability exam questions

1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.

About GCSE Maths Conditional Probability

Conditional Probability is a Grade 7+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.

What you need to know

  • Notation P(A
  • Tables and Venn diagrams Use the restricted total.
  • Trees Without replacement.

Common mistakes in Conditional Probability

  • Using the overall total.
  • Not changing totals.

Try two Conditional Probability exam-style questions

1. Of 20 students who play sport, 12 are girls. Find P(girl given sport). (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

3/5

2. What does conditional mean? (1 mark)

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The probability given a condition

Conditional Probability FAQs

Which exam boards include Conditional Probability?

These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.

What grade is Conditional Probability in GCSE Maths?

It is a Grade 7+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.

How should I use these Conditional Probability questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.