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Discrete random variables

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12 past-paper questions on Discrete random variables

  • 9709/61 · May/June 20245 marks

    Every July, as part of a research project, Rita collects data about sightings of a particular kind of bird. Each day in July she…

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  • 9709/62 · May/June 20244 marks

    Given that the team scores a total of 5 goals in a randomly chosen match, find the probability that they score exactly 3 goals in…

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  • 9709/51 · May/June 20244 marks

    Draw up the probability distribution table for X.

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  • 9709/51 · May/June 20254 marks

    Draw up the probability distribution table for X.

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  • 9709/52 · May/June 20253 marks

    10 adult kestrels are selected at random. Find the probability that fewer than 3 have masses greater than 0.202kg.

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  • 9709/62 · May/June 20253 marks

    It is given that P(X = n) = P(X = n+1). Write down an equation in n, and hence find the value of n.

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  • 9709/62 · May/June 20253 marks

    Two values of W are chosen at random. Find the probability that the sum of these two values is less than 3.

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  • 9709/52 · May/June 20243 marks

    Draw up the probability distribution table for X.

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  • 9709/51 · May/June 20253 marks

    9 competitors who took part in this Saturday's event are selected at random. Find the probability that at least 2 and fewer than…

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  • 9709/52 · October/November 20243 marks

    Find the probability that Leno scores his second goal on or before his 5th attempt.

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  • 9709/52 · May/June 20243 marks

    For a random sample of 10 residents of Mahjing, find the probability that fewer than 8 classified their bus service as good or…

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  • 9709/52 · October/November 20243 marks

    Find the probability that she succeeds on fewer than 3 of these shots.

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