Question 283856: If a cat has 8 kittens, what is the probability that at least 5 of them are female? (Assume that there is an equal probability of getting a male or a female).
a)5/8 b) 93/256 c) 56/256 d) None of a, b, or c.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If a cat has 8 kittens, what is the probability that at least 5 of them are female? (Assume that there is an equal probability of getting a male or a female).
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Binomial Problem:
n = 8 ; p = 1/2
P(5<= x <=8) = 1 - binomcdf(8,0.5,4) = 0.3633.. = 93/356
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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a)5/8 b) 93/256 c) 56/256 d) None of a, b, or c.
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