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A student takes a multiple choice exam with 10 questions, each with four possible selections for the answer. A passing grade is 60% or better. Suppose that the student was unable to find time to study for the exam and just guesses at each question. Find the
- Gets at least one question correct
- Passes the exam
- Receives an “A” on the exam (90% or better)
- How many questions would you expect the student to get correct?
- Obtain the standard deviation of the number of questions that the student gets correct
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