SOLUTION: the Probability of finding a defect in a metal foil is (.080). if 75 foil samples are inspected, what is the probability that exactly 10 samples have a defect?

Question 704389: the Probability of finding a defect in a metal foil is (.080). if 75 foil samples are inspected, what is the probability that exactly 10 samples have a defect?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the Probability of finding a defect in a metal foil is (.080). if 75 foil samples are inspected, what is the probability that exactly 10 samples have a defect?
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Binomial Problem with n = 75 ; p(defect) = 0.080
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P(x = 10) = 75C10*0.080^10*0.0.92^65 = binompdf(75,0.080,10) = 0.0394
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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