Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Discrete random variables

Discrete random variables — practice question

On any one attempt, the chance that a driver succeeds in an advanced driving test is $0.3$.
(a)

Dipak continues with the test until he passes. The random variable $X$ is the number of attempts Dipak needs in order to pass the test.

(a(i))[2]

Calculate $P(2 \leq X \leq 6)$.

(a(ii))[1]

Calculate $\text{E}(X)$.

(b)[3]

Five friends are each going to take their advanced driving test tomorrow. Find the probability that at least three of them pass tomorrow.

(c)[5]

Next week, seventy-five people will take their advanced driving test. Use an approximation to find the probability that more than $20$ of them pass next week.

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