Using Tree Diagrams (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards

Visual tool showing all possible probability outcomes

Must equal 1 (or 100%)

Multiply all probabilities along that path

Add probabilities of all relevant paths

$\frac{1}{2}$ or 0.5

$\frac{1}{6}$

That number or more (2, 3, 4, etc.)

Multiply along paths, add across outcomes

Multiply number of options at each stage

$\frac{\text{favorable}}{\text{total}}$