Assume the random variable X has a binomial distribution with

Dolly Robinson

Dolly Robinson

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2021-09-28

Assume the random variable X has a binomial distribution with the given probability of obtaining a success. Find the following probability, given the number of trials and the probability of obtaining a success. Round your answer to four decimal places. P(X=14),n=16,p=0.8

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Sally Cresswell

Sally Cresswell

Skilled2021-09-29Added 91 answers

Step 1
Given:
n=Number of trials=16
p=probability of success=0.8
To find P(X=14)= …?
Step 2
This probability can be find using Binomial probability distribution.
Formula:
P(X=x)=n!x!(nx)!px(1p)nx
Therefore,
P(X=14)=n!x!(nx)!×0.814×(10.8)1614
P(X=14)=0.2111
Hence,
P(X=14)=0.2111

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