An experiment consists of 8 independent trials where the probability of success on each trial is 3/8. Find the probability of obtaining exactly 6 successes. A) 0.0304 B) 0.3333 C) 0.1317 D) 0.2813 E) 0.0948

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An experiment consists of 8 independent
trials where the probability of success on
each trial is 3/8. Find the probability of
obtaining exactly 6 successes.

A) 0.0304

B) 0.3333

C) 0.1317

D) 0.2813

E) 0.0948

 

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