SOLUTION: I know this problems represnets a geometric distribution, how would I rewrite the problem to make if a binomial distribution. If rain falls randomly with a 20% chance of rain on

Question 851692: I know this problems represnets a geometric distribution, how would I rewrite the problem to make if a binomial distribution.
If rain falls randomly with a 20% chance of rain on any given day, what is the probability that we suffer a drought for 8 days and then it finally rains on the 9th day?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I know this problems represnets a geometric distribution, how would I rewrite the problem to make if a binomial distribution.
If rain falls randomly with a 20% chance of rain on any given day, what is the probability that we suffer a drought for 8 days and then it finally rains on the 9th day?
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P(nnnnnnnnr) = (0.8)^8*(0.2) = 0.0336
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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