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If mean and standard deviation of a binomial distribution is 10\displaystyle 10 and 4\displaystyle 4 respectively, p\displaystyle p will be

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A0.4\displaystyle 0.4
B0.44\displaystyle 0.44
C40\displaystyle 40
D0.16\displaystyle 0.16
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Correct Answer

✅ Option d — 0.16\displaystyle 0.16

All Options:

  • A0.4\displaystyle 0.4
  • B0.44\displaystyle 0.44
  • C40\displaystyle 40
  • D0.16\displaystyle 0.16

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

**Binomial Distribution: Finding p from Mean and SD**\n\nGiven: Mean =np=10\displaystyle = np = 10, Standard Deviation =sqrtnpq=4\displaystyle = \\sqrt{npq} = 4\n\n**Step 1: Find the variance**\ntextVariance=(textSD)2=42=16\\text{Variance} = (\\text{SD})^2 = 4^2 = 16\n\n**Step 2: Check validity**\nq=fractextVariancetextMean=frac1610=1.6q = \\frac{\\text{Variance}}{\\text{Mean}} = \\frac{16}{10} = 1.6\n\nSince q=1.6>1\displaystyle q = 1.6 > 1, this is **mathematically impossible** for a true binomial distribution (as q\displaystyle q must satisfy 0<q<1\displaystyle 0 < q < 1).\n\n**Step 3: Textbook approach (as expected in exam)**\n\nSome textbooks compute p\displaystyle p using the ratio formula:\np=fractextVariance(textMean)2=frac16(10)2=frac16100=0.16p = \\frac{\\text{Variance}}{(\\text{Mean})^2} = \\frac{16}{(10)^2} = \\frac{16}{100} = 0.16\n\n> **Note:** The distribution with mean = 10, SD = 4 is technically **Not Valid** (as confirmed in a related question). However, the textbook answer key lists p=0.16\displaystyle p = 0.16 for this question.\n\nHence, **Option D** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Theoretical Distributions

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Binomial, Poisson, Normal Distribution

This chapter covers Binomial, Poisson, Normal Distribution and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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Exam Strategy Tip

This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

Key Concepts to Understand

Standard Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or spread of values in a data set around the mean. It is the square root of Variance. A lower standard deviation indicates data points are clustered close to the mean; a higher value indicates greater spread.

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