AQA AS Paper 2 2020 June — Question 13 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleAS Paper 2 (AS Paper 2)
Year2020
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicBinomial Distribution
TypeFinding binomial parameters from properties
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward recall question requiring only the binomial variance formula σ² = np(1-p). Students substitute p=1/3, σ=4, solve 16 = n(1/3)(2/3) to get n=72, then circle the answer. Single-step calculation with no problem-solving or conceptual challenge beyond formula recall.
Spec2.04c Calculate binomial probabilities

The random variable \(X\) is such that \(X \sim B\left(n, \frac{1}{3}\right)\) The standard deviation of \(X\) is 4 Find the value of \(n\). Circle your answer. [1 mark] 9 \quad 12 \quad 18 \quad 72

Question 13:
AnswerMarks Guidance
13Circles correct answer 1.1b
Total1
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Question 13:
13 | Circles correct answer | 1.1b | B1 | 72
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Q | Marking Instructions | AO | Marks | Typical Solution
The random variable $X$ is such that $X \sim B\left(n, \frac{1}{3}\right)$

The standard deviation of $X$ is 4

Find the value of $n$.

Circle your answer.
[1 mark]

9 \quad 12 \quad 18 \quad 72

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