Determine the Required Probability by Using the Poisson Approximation to the Binomial

question 138

Multiple Choice

Determine the required probability by using the Poisson approximation to the binomial distribution. Round to threedecimal places.
-The rate of defects among CD players of a certain brand is 1.6%. Use the Poisson approximation to the binomial distribution to find the probability that among 450 such CD players received by a Store, there are exactly three defectives.

• A)0.070
• B)0.093
• C)0.035
• D)0.046

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