Solve the problem.
-The probability that a radish seed will germinate is 0.7. A gardener plants seeds in batches of 15. Find the mean for the number of seeds germinating in each batch.
A)10.5
B)4.5
C)10.65
D)13.5

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mean for a binomial distribution is given by $n \times p$, where $n$ is the number of trials (in this case, seeds planted, which is 15) and $p$ is the probability of success (in this case, the probability a seed will germinate, which is 0.7). Therefore, the mean is $15 \times 0.7 = 10.5$.

Solve the Problem. -The Probability That a Radish Seed Will Germinate Is 0.7