SOLUTION: An event E has a probability p = p(E) = 0.4 in some sample space. Suppose the experiment that yields this sample space is repeated nine times and the outcomes are independent. Find

Question 1204064: An event E has a probability p = p(E) = 0.4 in some sample space. Suppose the experiment that yields this sample space is repeated nine times and the outcomes are independent. Find the probability of getting the following outcome. (Round your answer to six decimal places.)
E exactly two times
Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is a typical binomial distribution probability problem.


The number of trials is n= 9.
The probability of each individual trial success is p= 0.4.
The number of successful trials is 2 of 9.


Use the standard formula for probability

P =  =  = 0.161243  (rounded).    ANSWER

Solved.

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- Simple and simplest probability problems on Binomial distribution
- Typical binomial distribution probability problems
in this site.

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