a) Given that X ~ B(n,p) where n is a positive integer and 0

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(a) Given that X ~ B(n, p) where n is a positive integer and 0 < p < 1. It is known that X has mean 12 and
standard deviation 2. Find the values of n and p.
(b) Given that Y ~ N(0,0²) where o is a positive real number such that P(|Y| < 1) = 0.3. Find the value of
o, correct to three significant figures.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Given that X ~ B(n, p) where n is a positive integer and 0 < p < 1. It is known that X has mean 12 and standard deviation 2. Find the values of n and p. (b) Given that Y ~ N(0,0²) where o is a positive real number such that P(|Y| < 1) = 0.3. Find the value of o, correct to three significant figures.
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