In a binomial distribution , if the probability of at least one success is greater than or equal to , then n is greater than
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
The probability of at least one success is , and requiring this to be at least gives . Taking logarithms to base ten, , and since is negative the inequality reverses on dividing, giving .
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