Problema Solution

It is claimed that Proactine, a new medicine for acne, is 60 percent effective. It is applied to the affected area of a group of 15 people. Calculate the probability for the following (Round your answers to 3 decimal places):

(a) All 15 will show significant improvement

Probability

(b) Fewer than 9 of 15 will show significant improvement

Probability

(c) That 12 or more people will show significant improvement

Probability

Answer provided by our tutors

a)     = 15/15 or 1 because the whole slot was effective

 

b)    8/15 as it is all less than 9th person

 

c) 4/15    becasue as it includes 12th+ 13+14+15th person