In turning out certain toys in a manufacturing process, the average number of defectives is 10%. What is the probability of getting exactly three defective toys in a sample of 10 toys chosen at random?

In turning out certain toys in a manufacturing process, the average number of defectives is 10%. What is the probability of getting exactly three defective toys in a sample of 10 toys chosen at random?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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