Assume That a Researcher Randomly Selects 14 Newborn Babies and Counts

question 88

Multiple Choice

Assume that a researcher randomly selects 14 newborn babies and counts the number of girls selected, x. The probabilities corresponding to the 14 possible values of x are summarized in the given table. Answer the question using
the table. $$\begin{array}{l}\text {\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad Probabilities of Girls }\\\begin{array} { c | c | c | c | c | c } x ( \text { girls) } & \mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) & \mathrm { x } ( \text { girls) } & \mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) & \mathrm { x } ( \text { girls) } & \mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) \\\hline 0 & 0.000 & 5 & 0.122 & 10 & 0.061 \\1 & 0.001 & 6 & 0.183 & 11 & 0.022 \\2 & 0.006 & 7 & 0.209 & 12 & 0.006 \\3 & 0.022 & 8 & 0.183 & 13 & 0.001 \\4 & 0.061 & 9 & 0.122 & 14 & 0.000\end{array}\end{array}$$
-Find the probability of selecting exactly 8 girls.

• A) 0.022
• B) 0.183
• C) 0.122
• D) 0.000

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Definitions:

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, stock, or coupon as stated by the issuer, typically not related to its market value.

Yield

The income return on an investment, such as the interest or dividends received, expressed as an annual percentage rate based on the investment's cost or current market value.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A bond that does not pay periodic interest and is sold at a significant discount to its face value, which is paid at the bond's maturity.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until it matures, including both interest payments and the gain or loss incurred if purchased at a price different from its face value.