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MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications

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ISBN:9781119256830

Author:Amos Gilat

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Chapter1: Starting With Matlab

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In a laboratory statistics class, Anne performed a random experiment to discuss
the probability of an event. She rolled an unbiased die r times. Determine the following:

a. The probability of obtaining one 6.

b. The probability of obtaining no 6.

c. The number of trials needed for the probability of at least one 6 to be ≥ 1/2

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