SOLUTION: Trying to figure out the binomial distribution & probability that there will be 8 boys out of 10 births. I know n= 10. Thank you

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Question 853055: Trying to figure out the binomial distribution & probability that there will be 8 boys out of 10 births. I know n= 10. Thank you
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

p(girl) = .5  and p(boy) = .5

n = 10

P(x = 8) = +highlight_green%2810C8%29%28.5%5E8%29%28.5%29%5E%282%29+ 

         = +highlight_green%2845%29%28.5%5E8%29%28.5%29%5E%282%29+