Year 11 Being resourceful

In this follow-up to the problem Odds and Evens, we invite you to analyse a probability situation in order to find the general solution for a fair game.

An observer is on top of a lighthouse. How far from the foot of the lighthouse is the horizon that the observer can see?

Infographics are a powerful way of communicating statistical information. Can you come up with your own?

What does this number mean? Which order of 1, 2, 3 and 4 makes the highest value? Which makes the lowest?