Given a Binomial Random Variable with N = 15 and P

question 19

Essay

Given a binomial random variable with n = 15 and p = .40, find the exact probabilities of the following events and their normal approximations.
a.
X = 6
b.
X $\ge$ 9
c.
X $\le$ 10

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