Math Problem Statement
In the following problem, check that it is appropriate to use the normal approximation to the binomial. Then use the normal distribution to estimate the requested probabilities.
Ocean fishing for billfish is very popular in a certain region of Mexico. In this region about 48% of strikes (while trolling) resulted in a catch. Suppose that on a given day a fleet of fishing boats got a total of 21 strikes. Find the following probabilities. (Round your answers to four decimal places.)
12 or fewer fish were caught
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Binomial Distribution
Normal Approximation
Probability
Formulas
np (mean of binomial distribution)
sqrt(np(1-p)) (standard deviation of binomial distribution)
z = (X - μ) / σ (z-score formula)
Continuity Correction
Theorems
Central Limit Theorem
Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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