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Mathematics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 55 · Question 5

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Two fair 4-sided spinners each have sides labelled 1, 2, 3, 4. The spinners are spun at the same time, and the number on the side on which each spinner lands is noted. The random variable X is the difference between the two numbers. For example, the difference between 1 and 3 and the difference between 3 and 1 are both 2.

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