If n = 900 and p = 1/3, determine the mean and standard deviation of this binomial distribution.
A) 2,700, 200
B) 2,700, 14.14
C) 300, 200
D) 300, 14.14
E) None of the choices are correct

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The mean of a binomial distribution is given by np, which is 900 * 1/3 = 300. The standard deviation is given by sqrt(np(1-p)), which is sqrt(900 * 1/3 * 2/3) = sqrt(200) ≈ 14.14.

If N = 900 and P = 1/3, Determine the Mean