A student is giving a viva and based on her past record the success probability that she will pass the viva is 0.2. What is the probability that the student will pass the viva on her 5th attempt (of giving viva)? 0.08192 O 0.40000 O 0.20000 O 0.00500

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A student is giving a viva and based on her past record the success
probability that she will pass the viva is 0.2. What is the probability that the
student will pass the viva on her 5th attempt (of giving viva)?
0.08192
O 0.40000
O 0.20000
O 0.00500
Transcribed Image Text:A student is giving a viva and based on her past record the success probability that she will pass the viva is 0.2. What is the probability that the student will pass the viva on her 5th attempt (of giving viva)? 0.08192 O 0.40000 O 0.20000 O 0.00500
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Probabilty of passing the exam = 0.2

So, this means the probability of not passing the exam = 1 - 0.2 = 0.8

 

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