Given a Binomial Random Variable with N =15 and P $$\geq$$

question 34

Essay

Given a binomial random variable with n =15 and p = 0.40, find the exact probabilities of the following events and their normal approximations.
a. X = 6.
b. X $$\geq$$ 9.
c. X $$\leq$$ 10.

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