A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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NOTE: 0+ represents a positive
Assume that random guesses are made for
6
multiple-choice questions on a test with
5
choices for each question, so that there are
n=6
trials, each with probability of success (correct) given by
p=0.20.
Find the probability of no correct answers.The probability of no correct answers is
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