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2.4 N: Statistical distributions

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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.

a.

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

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b.

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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2.4 N: Statistical distributions Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /2.4 N: Statistical distributions

390 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 2.4 N: Statistical distributions, covering 2.4.1 Discrete distributions and the binomial, 2.4.2 The Normal distribution (A-level only), and 2.4.3 Selecting an appropriate distribution (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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