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The probability that it will rain on a certain morning is 1/3.

The probability that it will rain on a certain morning is 1/3. If it rains, the probability that Sagero misses the bus is 3/4. If it does not rain, the probability that he catches the bus is 5/6.

a) Represent the above information in a tree diagram.

b) Calculate the probability that on a given morning
i) it rains and he catches the bus.
ii) it rains and he misses the bus.
iii) he misses the bus.
iv) it does not rain and he misses the bus.

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Wilfykil answered the question on September 13, 2019 at 08:13

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