Binomial distribution - practice problems - page 5 of 7
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- Covid-19
Data showed that 22% of people in a small town were infected with the COVID-19 virus. A random sample of six residents from this town was selected. Find the probability that exactly two of these residents were infected.
- Probability 37381
The machine produces one part in 2 minutes. The probability that it is defective is 0.05. What probability will the machine produce exactly ten defective parts per shift (8 hours)?
- Doctors
The drug successfully treats 90% of cases. Calculate the probability that it will cure at least 18 patients out of 20.
- Seeds
The germination of seeds of a certain species of carrot is 96%. What is the probability that at least 25 seeds out of 30 will germinate?
- Tallest people a
As a group, the Dutch are amongst the tallest people in the world. The average Dutchman is 184 cm tall. If a normal distribution is appropriate, and the standard deviation for Dutchmen is about 8 cm, what is the percentage of Dutchmen who will be over 2 m
- Wimbledon finals
Serena Williams made a successful first serve 67% of the time in a Wimbledon finals match against her sister Venus. If she continues to serve at the same rate the next time they play and serves six times in the first game, determine the probability that:
- Statistics quiz
Fill in the missing word. 1. in a data set, the mean, median, and mode are measured of ________________ 2. "The manipulation of variables under controlled conditions" is the data collection method known as______________ 3. in a normal distribution, the ar
- Alopecia
Medical literature indicates that 45% of men suffer from alopecia. For a random sample of 8 men, calculate the probability that: (a) exactly four men suffer from alopecia. (b) at most, two men suffer from alopecia.
- Playing cards
From 32 playing cards containing eight red cards, we choose four cards. What is the probability that just two will be red?
- Probability 30421
There are 25 students in the class, 12 of whom are not ready for math. There are five students in the math class. What is the probability of at least 3 being math-ready?
- Probability 30311
There are 200 components in the production batch, of which 26 have a plus deviation from the nominal value. Calculate the probability that none of the 10 products selected will have a positive variance if we make selections without repetition
- The shooter
The shooter shoots at the target, assuming that the individual shots are independent of each other and the probability of hitting them is 0.2. The shooter fires until he hits the target for the first time, then stops firing. (a) What is the most likely nu
- Probability 30271
The probability of an adverse drug reaction is 2.1%. How many people need to be prescribed for one patient to experience side effects with a chance of 90%?
- Distribution 29371
Let the random variable ξ represent the number of satisfied customers. The probability of a satisfied customer for each of the four customers is 7/10. Specify: a) probability distribution, distribution function F(x) and P(-0.5 < ξ < 3.1) b) variance
- Deficiencies
The hygienic inspection of 2000 mass caterers found deficiencies in 300 establishments. What is the probability that flaws in a maximum of 3 devices will be found during the inspection of 10 devices?
- Six questions test
There are six questions in the test. There are three answers to each - only one is correct. To take the exam, students must answer at least four questions correctly. Alan didn't learn, so he circled the answers only by guessing. What is the probability th
- Manufacturer 24801
Five hundred of the products in the series are to be inspected with a repeat check. The manufacturer guarantees 2% scrap for a given production. Determine the probability of scraps among the 500 products reviewed between 12 and 20.
- Probability of failures
The probability of failure in specific productions is 0.01. Calculate the likelihood of more than one failure among the 100 selected products if we return them to the file after the check.
- Functionality 24461
The daily product consists of 1000 components, and the probability of failure of any component during the use of the device is 0.001. It does not depend on other components. What is the probability of failure of two components in the investigated period o
- All use computer
It is reported that 72% of working women use computers at work. Choose three women at random, and find the probability that all three women use a computer in their jobs.
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