Elk Biologists estimate that a baby elk has a 44% chance of surviving to adulthood

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Elk Biologists estimate that a baby elk has a 44% chance of surviving to adulthood. Assume this estimate is correct. Suppose researchers choose 7 baby elk at random to monitor. Let X = the number who survive to adulthood. Use the binomial probability formula to find P(X = 4). Interpret this result in context.

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QUESTION:

Elk Biologists estimate that a baby elk has a 44% chance of surviving to adulthood. Assume this estimate is correct. Suppose researchers choose 7 baby elk at random to monitor. Let X = the number who survive to adulthood. Use the binomial probability formula to find P(X = 4). Interpret this result in context.

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Step 1 of 2

Given,

Chance of baby elk surviving to adulthood,

No. of baby elk,

Event: X = the number of baby elk who survive to adulthood.

Using the binomial probability formula we have to find P(X = 4).

 

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