Answer to Question #173411 in Statistics and Probability for Megan

Question

The probability that a student is accepted to a prestigious college is 30%. If 5 students from the same school apply: What is the expected number of students accepted?

Answer 1

Solution:

Given,the probability a student is accepted to college,p=30%=0.3

Number of students who apply,n=5

Expected number of students accepted=np=5(0.3)=1.5