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If x denotes the number of sixes in four consecutive throws of a dice, then P(x = 4) is


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1/1296

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4/6

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1

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1295/1296

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Solution

The correct option is A

1/1296


Given: n=x=number of consecutive throws=4

So, p= ⅙. q= ⅚

By binomial distribution:

P(X= 4)= 4C4 (⅙)4 (⅚)4-4

= (1) (⅙)4 (1)

= (⅙)4 = 1/1296.

Final answer: 1/1296


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