Estimating Probabilities Using Simulation

AP Statistics· difficulty 2/5

To simulate an event with probability 0.3, digits 0, 1, 2 represent success.

Random digits 0-9 0,1,2 = success (P=0.3) 3-9 = failure Stream: 8 1 4 7 2 0 5

In the stream 8 1 4 7 2 0 5, how many successes occurred?

  • A

    4

  • B

    1

  • C

    2

  • D

    3

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Explanation

Successes are digits 0, 1, 2: the digits 1, 2, 0 = 3 successes.

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