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If the mean and variance of a binomial variable $X$ are 2 and 1 respectively, then $P(X \geq 1)$ is equal to
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Options:
  • A $\frac{2}{3}$
  • B $\frac{15}{16}$
  • C $\frac{7}{8}$
  • D $\frac{4}{5}$
Solution:
2336 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{15}{16}$
Mean $\Rightarrow n p=2$ and variance $\Rightarrow n p q=1$
then $q=\frac{1}{2}, p=\frac{1}{2}$ and $n=4 \quad(\because p=1-q)$
$\therefore$ Required probability
$=P(X \geq 1)=1-P(X < 1)$
$=1-\left(\frac{1}{16}\right)$
$=\frac{15}{16}$

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