Question

Suppose a die is tossed 5 times. what is the probability of getting exactly 2 fours?

Answer 1

Answer:

the probability of getting exactly 2 fours is 0.16

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability of obtaining a number that is four = ¹/₆

The probability of obtaining a non 4 number = 1 - ¹/₆ = ⁵/₆

The number of ways 2 fours can be arrange in five numbers = ⁵C₂ = 10 ways

If the die is tossed five times, the probability of the events is calculated as;

P = 10 x (¹/₆)² x (⁵/₆)³

P = 10 x (¹/₃₆) x  (¹²⁵/₂₁₆)

P = 10 x 0.02778 x 0.5787

P = 0.16

Therefore, the probability of getting exactly 2 fours is 0.16