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Question
Choose the correct alternative:
If for a binomial distribution b(n, p) mean = 4 and variance = 4/3, the probability, P(X ≥ 5) is equal to
Options
(2/3)6
(2/3)5(1/3)
(1/3)6
4(2/3)6
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Solution
4(2/3)6
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