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The probability that Kyla will score above a 90 on a mathematics test is . What is the probability that she will score above a 90 on three of the four tests this quarter?
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The probability that Kyla will score above a 90 on a mathematics test is p . What is the probability that she will score above a 90 on three of the four tests this quarter?
A necessary piece of information is missing. The red p marks the spot.

The answer will be {4 \choose 3} p^3 (1 - p) = 4 p^3 (1 - p) where p is the value you haven't given.
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A necessary piece of information is missing. The red p marks the spot.

The answer will be {4 \choose 3} p^3 (1 - p) = 4 p^3 (1 - p) where p is the value you haven't given.
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