On average, 8% of the candidates sitting an examination are awarded a merit. Groups of 50 candidates
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On average, 8% of the candidates sitting an examination are awarded a merit. Groups of 50 candidates are selected at random.
a. How many candidates in each group are not expected to be awarded a merit?
b. Calculate the variance of the number of merits in the groups of 50.
c. Find the probability that:
i. Three, four or five candidates in a group of 50 are awarded merits
ii. Three, four or five candidates in both of two groups of 50 are awarded merits.
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Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Probability & Statistics 1 Coursebook
ISBN: 9781108407304
1st Edition
Authors: Dean Chalmers, Julian Gilbey
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