An ice cream stand reports that 12% of the cones they sell are "jumbo" size. You want to see what a
"jumbo" cone looks like, so you stand and watch the sales for a while. What is the probability there
Is exactly 1 jumbo among the first 6 cones sold by the ice cream stand?
A) 54%
B) 84%
C) 38%
D) 6%
E) 12%

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of exactly 1 jumbo cone in 6 sales can be calculated using the binomial probability formula: P(X=k) = (n choose k) * p^k * (1-p)^(n-k), where n=6, k=1, and p=0.12. This results in approximately 38%.

An Ice Cream Stand Reports That 12% of the Cones