Find the Mean of the Binomial Random Variable

question 72

Multiple Choice

Find the mean of the binomial random variable. Round to two decimal places when necessary.
-The probability that a radish seed will germinate is 0.7. A gardener plants seeds in batches of 12. Find the mean for the random variable X, the number of seeds germinating in each batch.

• A)10.8
• B)3.6
• C)8.52
• D)8.4

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