An agricultural scientist is researching a rare hybrid orchid. The probability that a single seed of this orchid will successfully germinate in specific soil conditions is 0.35. A random batch of 60 seeds is planted. Let the random variable SSS represent the number of seeds in the batch that successfully germinate.
Determine (i) P(S=25)P(S = 25)P(S=25) (ii) P(S<20)P(S < 20)P(S<20) (iii) the smallest value of kkk such that P(S≤k)>0.85P(S \le k) > 0.85P(S≤k)>0.85
A much larger random sample of 800 seeds is planted in the same soil conditions.
(i) Using a suitable normal approximation, find the probability that no more than 260 of these 800 seeds germinate. (ii) Justify why a normal approximation is appropriate in part (b)(i).
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