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Approximating a Binomial Distribution

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Question 33

An urban transport survey finds that 22% of commuters in a specific metropolitan area utilize a bike-sharing application for their daily travel.

a.

A random sample of 45 commuters is selected. Determine the probability that at most 8 of these commuters utilize the bike-sharing application.

[3]
b.

A second, larger random sample of 250 commuters is selected. Using a normal approximation, estimate the probability that the number of commuters in this sample who utilize the bike-sharing application is fewer than 50.

[4]

Approximating a Binomial Distribution Questions

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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.

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