Math 1140 - Introduction to Statistics » Fall 2021 » Quiz 4 Section 5.2

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Question #1
Find the indicated probability. A multiple choice test has 12 questions each of which has 5 possible answers, only one of which is correct. If Judy, who forgot to study for the test, guesses on all questions, what is the probability that she will answer exactly 3 questions correctly?
A.   0.008
B.   0.236
C.   0.764
D.   0.283
Question #2
Find the indicated probability. The brand name of a certain chain of coffee shops has a 46% recognition rate in the town of Coffleton. An executive from the company wants to verify the recognition rate as the company is interested in opening a coffee shop in the town. He selects a random sample of 8 Coffleton residents. Find the probability that exactly 4 of the 8 Coffleton residents recognize the brand name.
A.   0.267
B.   0.0448
C.   0.25
D.   0.00381
Question #3
Find the indicated probability. Round to three decimal places. In a certain college, 33% of the physics majors belong to ethnic minorities. If 10 students are selected at random from the physics majors, that is the probability that no more than 6 belong to an ethnic minority?
A.   0.982
B.   0.055
C.   0.985
D.   0.913
Question #4
Find the indicated probability. Round to three decimal places. An airline estimates that 94% of people booked on their flights actually show up. If the airline books 73 people on a flight for which the maximum number is 71, what is the probability that the number of people who show up will exceed the capacity of the plane?
A.   0.179
B.   0.062
C.   0.051
D.   0.011
Question #5
Find the indicated probability. Round to three decimal places. A test consists of 10 true/false questions. To pass the test a student must answer at least 6 questions correctly. If a student guesses on each question, what is the probability that the student will pass the test?
A.   0.377
B.   0.205
C.   0.828
D.   0.172
Question #6
Find the indicated probability. An archer is able to hit the bull's-eye 46% of the time. If she shoots 9 arrows, what is the probability that she gets exactly 4 bull's-eyes? Assume each shot is independent of the others.
A.   0.203
B.   0.00206
C.   0.0448
D.   0.259

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