A fair die has one face numbered 1, one face numbered 3, two faces numbered 5 and two faces numbered 6.
Find the probability of obtaining at least 7 odd numbers in 8 throws of the die.
Solution
The probability of rolling an odd number (1, 3, or 5) is given by:
\(P(\text{odd}) = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6} + \frac{2}{6} = \frac{2}{3}\)
We need to find the probability of getting at least 7 odd numbers in 8 throws, which is \(P(7) + P(8)\).
Using the binomial probability formula:
\(P(7) = \binom{8}{7} \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^7 \left( \frac{1}{3} \right)^1 = 8 \times \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^7 \times \frac{1}{3} = 0.156\)
\(P(8) = \binom{8}{8} \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^8 = \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^8 = 0.0390\)
Thus, the probability of obtaining at least 7 odd numbers is:
\(P(7 \text{ or } 8) = 0.156 + 0.0390 = 0.195\)
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