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Question

In a series of 3 independent trials the probability of exactly 2 success is 12 times as large as the probability of 3 successes. The probability of a success in each trial is:

Options

A.1/5
B.2/5
C.3/5
D.4/5

Solution

3C2 p2(1 - p) = 12 × p3   ⇒   p = 1/5

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