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(a)
To show that the four requirements for a binomial setting are met.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The four conditions for a binomial setting are: binary (success/failure), independent trials, fixed number of trials and the probability of success is the same for each trial.
Binary: first/not first.
Independent: Yes, the chance of somebody greeting the dog first is not dependent on another person.
Number:
Success:
Thus the setting is binomial.
(b)
To calculate the probability that exactly
(b)
Answer to Problem 8.59E
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Given:
(c)
To calculate the probability that at least
(c)
Answer to Problem 8.59E
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Given:
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