Math Problem Statement
Solution
To find the probability of getting no correct answers when making random guesses on a test with 7 multiple-choice questions, we can use the binomial distribution.
Given:
- (number of trials or questions)
- (probability of success, i.e., getting a question correct)
The binomial probability formula is:
Where:
- is the binomial coefficient
- is the number of successes (in this case, correct answers)
For no correct answers ():
Calculate the binomial coefficient:
Now, substitute the values:
Therefore, the probability of getting no correct answers is:
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- What is the probability of getting exactly one correct answer?
- What is the probability of getting exactly two correct answers?
- What is the expected number of correct answers when making random guesses?
- How does the probability change if the number of choices per question increases to 4?
- What is the probability of getting at least one correct answer?
Tip: The sum of all probabilities in a binomial distribution for trials is always equal to 1.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Binomial Distribution
Formulas
P(X = k) = (n choose k) * p^k * (1-p)^(n-k)
(n choose k) = n! / (k! * (n-k)!)
Theorems
Binomial Probability Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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