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About 38% of people who get their eyes examined are found to be farsighted . What is the probability of an ophthalmologist examining six people until he finds the first patient who is farsighted?

A. (0.62)5(0.38)1
B. (0.38)6
C. (0.38)5(0.62)1
D. (0.62)6
E. 1 − (0.38)5

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It’s B I think but correct me if I’m wrong
User Miroslava
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Answer:

B

38% of people are farsighted.

if 6 people will be examined, then the probability is 0.38 * 6 , which is B.

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