Practice Tips for IB Exams - 12 | 5. Binomial Distribution | IB Class 10 Mathematics – Group 5, Statistics & Probability
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the binomial distribution formula for calculating the probability of k successes?

💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the binomial formula.

Question 2

Easy

State the general form for a binomial distribution.

💡 Hint: What does this notation represent in terms of trials and probabilities?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the formula for finding the probability of exactly k successes in a binomial distribution?

  • (n choose k)*p^k*(1-p)^(n-k)
  • (n choose k)*p^(n-k)*(1-p)^k
  • (n+p) choose k

💡 Hint: Look for the term that includes both successes and failures.

Question 2

Is it necessary to present your final answer to three decimal places on an IB exam?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the instructions that are usually provided with exam questions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A basketball player makes 70% of his free throws. If he attempts 15 free throws, what is the probability that he makes exactly 12? Use the binomial distribution to calculate.

💡 Hint: Apply the binomial formula step-by-step.

Question 2

In a class of 30 students, it is known that 40% of them are good at math. If a random sample of 10 students is selected, what is the probability that exactly 4 are good at math?

💡 Hint: Use the binomial distribution formula thoughtfully for selection.

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