Assume the geometric distribution applies Use the given prob

Assume the geometric distribution applies. Use the given probability of success p to find the indicated probability. Find P(5) When P=0.30 Round to five decimal places as needed

Solution

P(x) = q^xp

Where ,

p = probability of success for a single trial q = probability of failure for a single trial ( = 1-p ) x = number of failures (= 0, 1, 2 ...)

p as given is 0.3

p+q = 1

hence q = 1-0.3 = 0.7

p(5)= 0.7^5*0.3 = 0.0504