Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · The Poisson distribution

The Poisson distribution — practice question

(a)[3]

Seven fair dice, each labelled $1,\,2,\,3,\,4,\,5,\,6$, are rolled and arranged in a row. Find how many arrangements are possible if the two end numbers have a total of $4$.

(b)[6]

Find the number of ways that $9$ different computer games can be divided between Wainah, Jingyi and Hebe so that every person gets an odd number of computer games.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Multiplying by $6^5$ for the outcomes of the middle dice

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