Assume the geometric distribution applies. Use the given probability of success p to find the indicated probability. Find P(5) when p = 0.70.

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Minudika · Answer 1 · 2024-05-27T02:25:05+0000

The value of
P(5) when
p = 0.70 is 0.00567

The given parameter is:

p = 0.70

A geometric probability is represented as:

P(x) = (1 - p)^((x - 1)) * p

So, we have:

P(5) = (1 - 0.70)^((5 - 1)) * 0.70

Evaluate the difference

P(5) = 0.30^4 * 0.70

Evaluate the product

$\bold{P(5) = 0.00567}$