SOLUTION: What is the probability that 17 rolls of a fair die will show 7 fives?

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Question 62767: What is the probability that 17 rolls of a fair die will show 7 fives?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Binomial problem with n=17, p=1/6, X=5
Prob(X=5)=17C5(1/6)5(5/6)^12= 0.089...
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Stan H.