Probability in decisions: games, weather and risk
Mathematics · Grade 10 · about 40 minutes
Use a calculated probability, not a hunch, when a game, a weather call or a premium is on the table; most betting games are unfair.
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- 7 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
- 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
- A quiz that marks itself as you go
- Your progress kept across every subject you take
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