document.write( "Question 822691: A fair die is to be rolled 12 times. What is the probability of getting at most two fives? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #495029 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "A fair die is to be rolled 12 times. p(rolling a five) = 1/6
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document.write( "BINOMIAL Distribution P(x) = nCx*  
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document.write( "where p and q are the probabilities of success and failure respectively. 
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document.write( "In this case p = 1/6 & q = 5/6 & n = 12   nCx = 
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document.write( "For ex:   P(rolling 12 fives) =
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document.write( "Recommend using Your TI calculator for cumulative probabilities.
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document.write( "and stattrek.com as an excellent reference. 
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document.write( "What is the probability of getting at most two fives? binomcdf(12, 1/6, 2)
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