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If the sum and the product of mean and variance of a binomial distribution are 24 and 128 respectively, then the probability of one or two successes is :
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Options:
  • A 33232
  • B 33229
  • C 33228
  • D 33227
Solution:
2082 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 33228

Let p=probability of success and q=probability of failure, 

Now given,

Sum np+npq=24      ...i

Product np×npq=128        ...ii

Also p=1-q ....iii

Solving i , iiand iii we get,

p=12,q=12,n=32

Now, PX=1+PX=2

=C132pq31+C232p2q30

=33228

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