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Probability generating functions: CAIE A‑Level Further Maths questions

Every CAIE A-Level Further Maths exam question on 4.5 Probability generating functions, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    7 marks4.5 Probability generating functions
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 4: The random variable Y is the sum of two independent observations of the random variable X. The probability generating function G ( ) t of Y is given by Y t 2 G

  2. Q6

    Specimen · Paper 4

    13 marks4.5 Probability generating functions
    The whole paper ↗
    Specimen Paper 4, question 6: Aisha has a bag containing 3 red balls and 3 white balls. She selects a ball at random, notes its colour and returns it to the bag; the same process is repeated
All 2 questions on Probability generating functions, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 4, Q4 (7 marks): The random variable Y is the sum of two independent observations of the random variable X. The probability generating function G ( ) t of Y is given by Y t 2 G
  2. Specimen, Paper 4, Q6 (13 marks): Aisha has a bag containing 3 red balls and 3 white balls. She selects a ball at random, notes its colour and returns it to the bag; the same process is repeated

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