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A2 3F binomial approximations as normal

  • ×Question 11234

    The random variable XB(400,0.54).

    Use a suitable approximation to estimate the value of P(X222).

    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

  • ×Question 21234

    The random variable XB(500,0.52).

    Use a suitable approximation to estimate the value of P(X242).

    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

  • ×Question 31234

    The random variable XB(400,0.45).

    Use a suitable approximation to estimate the value of P(X185).

    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

  • ×Question 41234

    The random variable XB(600,0.58).

    Use a suitable approximation to estimate the value of P(348X352).
    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

  • ×Question 51234

    John buys boxes of chocolates. 58% of boxes have 12 chocolates or more in them.

    John buys 180 boxes.

    Use a normal approximation to find the probability that less than 85 boxes will have 12 chocolates or more.

    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

  • ×Question 61234

    The random variable XB(740,0.46).

    Use a suitable approximation to estimate the value of P(X=360).
    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

  • ×Question 71234

     

    A fair coin is thrown 180 times.

    Use a suitable approximation to estimate the probability of getting more than 100 Tails.

    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

  • ×Question 81234

    A fair coin is thrown 250 times.

    Use a suitable approximation to estimate the probability of getting less than 115 Tails.

    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

  • ×Question 91234

    A factory produces sweets and an employee noticed that 46% of the sweets have an irregular shape.

    A sample of 800 sweets is taken.

    Use a normal approximation to find the probability that between 360 and 370 sweets will have an irregular shape.

    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

  • ×Question 101234

     

    A school sells pencil cases. 54% of the pencil cases have an extra ruler in them.

    The school sold 150 pencil cases in September.

    Use a normal approximation to find the probability that more than 80 pencil cases had the extra ruler.

    Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.