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Statistics for Data Science II · Quiz 1 · 11 Jul 2021 · May 2021 term · Set POD21QZAQPA

Question 5: The probability that a hunter will shoot the target is 0.…

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The probability that a hunter will shoot the target is 0.4 in each attempt. Assume that successive attempts are independent. What is the probability that the hunter will shoot the target before the 5th attempt? Enter your answer correct to two decimals accuracy.

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Correct answer: 0.87 (accepted within ±0.02)

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Question 5 of 8 in the IIT Madras BS Statistics for Data Science II (Stats 2) Quiz 1 paper sat on 11 Jul 2021, in the May 2021 term (IIT M QUIZ EXAM POD21QZBQPB AN 11 July 2021). It carries 3 marks.

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