In a binomial distribution B ( n , p ) , the sum and product of the mean & variance are 5 and 6 respectively…

In a binomial distribution B(n,p), the sum and product of the mean & variance are 5 and 6 respectively, then find 6(n+p-q) is equal to :-
  1. 51
  2. 52
  3. 53
  4. 50

Solution

For the binomial distribution B(n, p),

Mean =np and Variance =npq

Sum of mean and variance =np+npq=5

np(1+q)=5

n2p2(1+q)2=25     ....(1)

Product of mean and variance =np.npq=6

n2p2q=6      ....(2)

Put the value of n2p2 from equation (2) into equation (1):

6q(1+q)2=25

6q2+12q+6=25q

6q2-13q+6=0

(3q-2)(2q-3)=0

q=23, 32 where q=23 accepted

 p=13n·13+n·13·23=5

3n+2n9=5

n=9

Therefore,

6(n+p-q)=69+13-23=52

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (01 Feb Shift 1)

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