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If the mean and variance of a binomial variate \(X\) are \(2\) and \(1\) respectively, then the probability that \(X\) takes a value greater than one is

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For a binomial distribution, \[ \boxed{ \text{Mean}=np,\qquad \text{Variance}=np(1-p). } \] If \(np\) and the variance are known, first determine \(p\), then \(n\).
Updated On: Jul 14, 2026
  • \(\dfrac{1}{16}\)
  • \(\dfrac{11}{16}\)
  • \(\dfrac{5}{16}\)
  • \(\dfrac{15}{16}\)
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The Correct Option is B

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