Question: (Part 1) Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. The number of marbles in a bag. The distance a baseball travels in the

(Part 1) Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous.

  1. The number of marbles in a bag.
  2. The distance a baseball travels in the air after being hit.
  3. The square footage of a house.
  4. The weight of an airplane.
  5. The number of points scored in a basketball game.

(Part 2)According to a survey by paint manufacturer, DuPont, 22% of all cars in the United States are red. Suppose 20 cars are randomly selected and the number of red cars are recorded. Round probabilities to 4 decimal places.

6. Explain why this is a binomial experiment.

7. Find and interpret the probability that exactly 6 cars are red.

8. Find and interpret the probability that fewer than 6 cars are red.

9. Find and interpret the probability that at least 6 cars are red.

10. Compute the mean and standard deviation of the binomial random variable.

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