KCET2024MathematicsProbability
If a random variable X follows the binomial distribution with parameters n=5, p and P(X=2)=9 P(X=3) , then p is equal to
Options
- A10
- B1 / 10
- C5
- D1 / 5
Correct answer
B. 1 / 10
Step-by-step solution
p(X=2)=9 p(X=3) (where, n=5 and q=1-p) ^5 C₂ p^2(1-p)^3=9 ^5 C₃ p^3(1-p)^2 5! 2!3! p^2(1-p)^3=9 5! 3!2! p^3(1-p)^2 p^2(1-p)^3 p^3(1-p)^2 =9 1-p p =9 9 p+p=1 10 p=1 p= 1 10