Stats1 Chapter 6 :: Binomial Distributions

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Dealing with Probability Ranges
Dealing with Probability Ranges
A spinner is designed so that probability it lands on red is 0.3. Jane has 12 spins.
a) Find the probability that Jane obtains at least 5 reds.
Jane decides to use this spinner for a class competition. She wants the probability of
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winning a prize to be . Each member of the class will have 12 spins and the number of
reds will be recorded.
b) Find how many reds are needed to win the prize.

STEP 1: Represent the

sentence using
probability.

STEP 2: Ensure LHS involves inside

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STEP 3: Rearrange.

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Past Exam Question (a Binomial in a Binomial)
Q1. The probability of a bolt being faulty is 0.3. Find the probability that in a random
sample of 20 bolts there are
(a)  exactly 2 faulty bolts, (2)
(b)  more than 3 faulty bolts. (2)
Q These bolts are sold in bags of 20. John buys 10 bags.
(c)  Find the probability that exactly 6 of these bags contain more than 3 faulty bolts.
(3) 
(Total 7 marks)

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Exercise 6C, Pages 93-94
 Following this lesson
• If you need more explanation and practice, please watch the videos and
complete the questions.

Maths Genie
The Binomial Probability Distribution- https://youtu.be/1p4cqObK1lk

Exam Solutions
The Binomial Distribution-
https://www.examsolutions.net/tutorials/binomial-distribution/?level=AS&board=Edexcel&m
odule=Statistics%20AS&topic=1850

TLMaths
Binomial Distribution: Words to Inequalities - https://youtu.be/ZO4rpEgY2dU
Binomial Distribution: Finding Probabilities - https://youtu.be/O407HcrZ_DY
Binomial Distribution: A Worded Problem - https://youtu.be/SFFQUdCoTTM

– Work through as much of the Exercise as you need to until you are
confident. Make sure you are checking the answers and do any corrections.
– Complete HW and upload to google classroom.