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Question 9 • Probability and Statistics with Applications Honors Sem-2-FL-1210300 (2024-2025)

In a certain board game, a 12-sided number cube showing numbers 1–12 is rolled. In this game, a number cube must be rolled until a number 9 or higher appears.

Answer
A
Yes, the geometric distribution is appropriate.
B
No, since each trial is not independent of the other trials.
C
No, because it is not looking for the first occurrence of success.
D
No, since a success and failure on each trial cannot be defined.

Explanation

A geometric distribution applies when independent trials continue until the first success. Here, each roll is independent, and success is rolling a 9, 10, 11, or 12. The game stops at the first such roll, so the geometric distribution is appropriate.

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