Conditional probability

There are 26 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Conditional probability
Succession in Randomia
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Succession in randomia

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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By tossing a coin one of three princes is chosen to be the next King of Randomia. Does each prince have an equal chance of taking the throne?
X-Dice
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X-dice

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Explore these X-dice with numbers other than 1 to 6 on their faces. Which one is best?
Dicey Dice
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Dicey dice

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Invent a set of three dice where each one is better than one of the others?
How Risky \is my diet?
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How risky is my diet?

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
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Newspapers said that eating a bacon sandwich every day raises the risk of bowel cancer by 20%. Should you be concerned?
Statins and Risk
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Statins and risk

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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"Statins cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes by 40%"
Should the Professor take statins? Can you help him decide?
Placeholder: several colourful numbers
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Winning marble

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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How can this prisoner escape?