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Seeds: when a binomial model is an approximation

(i) In a small plot of land, there are 20 seeds being sown, of which only 4 will germinate. If 5 seeds are selected at random without replacement, find the probability that at least a seed that germinates would be selected. marks

(ii) In a huge plot of land where a large number of seeds are sown, 10% of the seeds would germinate. If 5 seeds are selected at random without replacement, find the probability that more than a seed that germinates would be selected. marks

State an assumption made in calculating the probability in (ii). mark

[2009/DHS/II/7]

CJC · Review Problems · Question 1

“At least one” suggests a complement. Decide whether drawing without replacement materially changes the population.

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