Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST-I (n = trials, p = probability of success)…

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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (n = trials, p = probability of success)

LIST-II (Mean of Binomial Distribution)

A. n = 16, p = 0.8

I. 9.1

B. n = 21, p = 0.6

II. 9.2

C. n = 13, p = 0.7

III. 12.8

D. n = 23, p = 0.4

IV. 12.6

  1. A.

    A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

  2. B.

    A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

  3. C.

    A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

  4. D.

    A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Concept: For a Binomial distribution B(n, p), the mean (expected value) equals n × p. This follows directly from linearity of expectation — the distribution is the sum of n independent Bernoulli(p) trials, and each trial contributes an expected value of p, so the sum of n such trials has expected value n × p.

Application: compute the mean for every item in LIST-I using Mean = n × p, and match each result to the corresponding value in LIST-II.

  1. A: n = 16, p = 0.8 → Mean = 16 × 0.8 = 12.8, which is LIST-II item III.

  2. B: n = 21, p = 0.6 → Mean = 21 × 0.6 = 12.6, which is LIST-II item IV.

  3. C: n = 13, p = 0.7 → Mean = 13 × 0.7 = 9.1, which is LIST-II item I.

  4. D: n = 23, p = 0.4 → Mean = 23 × 0.4 = 9.2, which is LIST-II item II.

Cross-check: the four computed means (12.8, 12.6, 9.2, 9.1) are pairwise distinct and together account for all four LIST-II entries exactly once, confirming there is no ambiguity in the matching. Recomputing item D independently (23 × 0.4 = 9.2) also confirms its pairing with II.

Result: the correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.

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