Final answer:
The binomial approximation to the binomial distribution can be used when np > 10 and n(1-p) > 10.
Step-by-step explanation:
The binomial approximation to the binomial distribution can be used when np > 10 and n(1-p) > 10. This means that both the mean and the standard deviation of the binomial distribution must be sufficiently large.
For example, if we have a binomial distribution with a large sample size and a small probability of success, we can use the binomial approximation to the normal distribution to simplify calculations.
This approximation is valid when the conditions np > 10 and n(1-p) > 10 are met.