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One function often used in introductory statistics is P(n)= p(1−p)n−1. Find P(4) given p=0.65. Round to...

One function often used in introductory statistics is P(n)= p(1−p)n−1. Find P(4) given p=0.65. Round to the nearest thousandth.

P(4)=_________

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P(n)=p(1-p)n-1

In order to find P(4), n=4 and p is given as 0.65.

P(4)=|0.65(1-0.65)4-1|

=|0.65(0.35)4-1|

=|0.910-1|

=|-0.190|

=0.190

So, the required probability that is P(4) becomes 0.190

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