SOLUTION: binomial probability distribution Suppose a dice is tossed 5 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 2 fours ?

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Suppose a dice is tossed 5 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 2 fours ?

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binomial probability distribution
Suppose a dice is tossed 5 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 2 fours ?
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2 4's can occur in 5C2 = 10 ways.
The probability of each is (1/6)^4(5/6)^2
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So P(x=2) = 10*(1/6)^4*(5/6)^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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