4) A random variable X takes follows a binomial distribution B(n, p). It is known that E(X) = 36 and the standard deviation of X is 3. Find the values of n & p.

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4) A random variable X takes follows a binomial distribution B(n, p). It is known that E(X) = 36 and the standard
deviation of X is 3. Find the values of n & p.
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E(X) = np = 36
o = 3 = /np(1 – p)
3
3 = /36(1 – p) → 3 = 6/1- p →
= 1-p → p = 1:
4
--
= 36 →
n = 48
Transcribed Image Text:4) A random variable X takes follows a binomial distribution B(n, p). It is known that E(X) = 36 and the standard deviation of X is 3. Find the values of n & p. Solution? E(X) = np = 36 o = 3 = /np(1 – p) 3 3 = /36(1 – p) → 3 = 6/1- p → = 1-p → p = 1: 4 -- = 36 → n = 48
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