3. Suppose eight coins are tossed simultaneously. If the random variable X denotes the number of heads, find the probability of getting: a) at least six heads, b) exactly six heads, and c) at most six heads.

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3. Suppose eight coins are tossed simultaneously. If the random variable X denotes the
number of heads, find the probability of getting:
a) at least six heads,
b) exactly six heads, and
c) at most six heads.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Suppose eight coins are tossed simultaneously. If the random variable X denotes the number of heads, find the probability of getting: a) at least six heads, b) exactly six heads, and c) at most six heads.
4. 20 wrist watches in a box of 100 are defective. If 10 watches are selected at random,
find the probability that:
a) 10 are defective,
b) at least one watch is defective, and
c) at most 3 are defective.
Transcribed Image Text:4. 20 wrist watches in a box of 100 are defective. If 10 watches are selected at random, find the probability that: a) 10 are defective, b) at least one watch is defective, and c) at most 3 are defective.
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