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2.4.1 Discrete distributions and the binomial

2.4.1 Discrete distributions and the binomial

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Question 15

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

a.

Richard throws 8 darts. Find the probability that at least 3 of them hit the target.

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b.

Richard throws 8 darts at the target on each of 3 days. Find the probability that at least 3 darts hit the target on exactly 1 of these 3 days.

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