Independent events

Test whether two events are independent by comparing P(A | B) with P(A), and use P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B) when they are.

⏱ 20 min❓ 10 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can decide whether two events are independent by comparing P(A | B) with P(A) or by checking P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B)
✔I can use the multiplication rule for independent events, including ‘at least one’ problems
✔I can explain the difference between independent and mutually exclusive events

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

10 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.
🔢Number answer — Work out the answer and type the number.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9M10P02