OCR MEI Further Statistics Major Specimen — Question 4

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleFurther Statistics Major (Further Statistics Major)
SessionSpecimen
TopicGeometric Distribution
TypeFirst success on specific trial

4 A fair six-sided dice is rolled repeatedly. Find the probability of the following events.
  1. A five occurs for the first time on the fourth roll.
  2. A five occurs at least once in the first four rolls.
  3. A five occurs for the second time on the third roll.
  4. At least two fives occur in the first three rolls. The dice is rolled repeatedly until a five occurs for the second time.
  5. Find the expected number of rolls required for two fives to occur. Justify your answer.