If a Procedure Meets All the Conditions of a Binomial $P ( x ) = p ( 1 - p ) ^ { x - 1 }$

question 125

Multiple Choice

If a procedure meets all the conditions of a binomial distribution except that the number of trials is not fixed, then the geometric distribution can be used. The probability of getting the first success on The xth trial is given by $P ( x ) = p ( 1 - p ) ^ { x - 1 }$ , where p is the probability of success on any one trial.Assume that the probability of choosing a yellow piece of candy in a bag of hard candy is 0.240.
Find the probability that the first yellow candy is found in the fourth inspected. Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.

• A) 0.08
• B) 0.061
• C) 0.439
• D) 0.105

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Definitions:

Cycle

In an alternating current (AC) circuit, one complete waveform, including a positive and a negative swing, usually measured in hertz (Hz).

Delta Connected

A method of circuit connection in electrical engineering where three components form a closed loop resembling the Greek letter Delta (Δ).

Phase Voltage

The voltage measured across a single component in a multi-phase system.

Line Voltage

The voltage measured across two phases in a polyphase system, typically higher than the voltage of any single phase.