Edexcel S1 2003 June — Question 5

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleS1 (Statistics 1)
Year2003
SessionJune
TopicUniform Distribution
TypeMultiple independent trials or dice

5. The random variable \(X\) represents the number on the uppermost face when a fair die is thrown.
  1. Write down the name of the probability distribution of \(X\).
  2. Calculate the mean and the variance of \(X\). Three fair dice are thrown and the numbers on the uppermost faces are recorded.
  3. Find the probability that all three numbers are 6 .
  4. Write down all the different ways of scoring a total of 16 when the three numbers are added together.
  5. Find the probability of scoring a total of 16 .