SOLUTION: For a binomial random variable with n = 6 and p = 0.25, a calculator or table gives these probabilities: W 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 P(W) 0.178 0.356

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Question 852482: For a binomial random variable with n = 6 and p = 0.25, a calculator or table gives these probabilities:
W

0

1

2

3

4

5

6
P(W)

0.178

0.356

0.2966

0.1318

0.033

0.0044

0.0002

Find the probability that W is less than or equal to 3, i.e.,


Give your answer to 4 decimal places, e.g., 0.1234. Round as needed.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P(W ≤ 3) = 0.178 + 0.356 + 0.2966 + 0.1318
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