SOLUTION: . Assuming that the probability that a high school valedictorian graduates from a college as cum laude are 0.62. What is the probability that among a random sample of 5 high schoo

Question 1178942: . Assuming that the probability that a high school valedictorian graduates from a college as
cum laude are 0.62. What is the probability that among a random sample of 5 high school
valedictorians, 3 will graduate as cum laude?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi
Previously Posted
 binomial probability: p = .62, q = .38, 
n = 5
Using TI or similarly an inexpensive calculator like an Casio fx-115 ES plus 

P(x = 3) = binompdf(5,.62, 3) = .3441

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