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2.4.1 Discrete distributions and the binomial

2.4.1 Discrete distributions and the binomial

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Richard throws a dart at a target. He assumes that each throw is independent and that the probability he hits the target is 15\displaystyle \frac{1}{5}51​. Richard throws 8 darts.

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Calculate the probability of at least 3 of these darts hitting the target.

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Richard throws 8 darts at the target each day for 3 days. Calculate the probability that at least 3 darts hit the target for exactly 1 of these days.

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