A botanist finds that for a specific species of hybrid orchid, the probability of an individual seed failing to germinate is 0.12.
In a tray containing 50 seeds, find the probability that at least 10 seeds fail to germinate.
A commercial nursery prepares a large batch of 250 seeds. The batch is classified as 'low yield' if more than 40 seeds fail to germinate.
Use a suitable approximation to calculate the probability that the batch is classified as low yield.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Approximating a Binomial Distribution with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 68 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
