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4.2 Statistical distributions (A-level only)

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Question 81

A botanical research study finds that 45% of seeds from a specific hybrid perennial germinate within the first 10 days of being sown. The seeds are packaged in sachets of 20 for commercial sale. A sachet is selected at random.

a.

Determine the probability that the sachet contains exactly 9 seeds that germinate within 10 days.

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b.

Determine the probability that there are at least 13 seeds in the sachet that germinate within 10 days.

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c.

Using a suitable approximation, find the probability that in a bulk tray of 200 seeds, between 80 and 105 seeds (inclusive) germinate within 10 days.

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4.2 Statistical distributions (A-level only) Questions

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328 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 4.2 Statistical distributions (A-level only), covering 4.2.1 Statistical distributions (A-level only), 4.2.2 Statistical distributions (A-level only), and 4.2.3 Statistical distributions (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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