In a binomial distribution where n = 900 and p= 1/3, determine the mean and standard deviation.
A) 2,700, 200
B) 2,700, 14.14
C) 300, 200
D) 300, 14.14

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The mean ($\mu$) of a binomial distribution is given by $\mu = np$, and the standard deviation ($\sigma$) is given by $\sigma = \sqrt{np(1-p)}$. For $n = 900$ and $p = 1/3$, the mean is $900 \times \frac{1}{3} = 300$, and the standard deviation is $\sqrt{900 \times \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{2}{3}} = \sqrt{600} = 24.49$. However, none of the options exactly match this calculation for the standard deviation, suggesting a typographical error in the options or in my initial calculation. Correcting my oversight, the correct standard deviation calculation should indeed be $\sqrt{900 \times \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{2}{3}} = \sqrt{600} = 24.49$, but given the options, it seems there was a mistake in my explanation regarding the standard deviation's precise value. The correct approach for the standard deviation, based on the options provided, would align more closely with the square root of the variance formula, but it appears there has been a misunderstanding in the calculation. Re-evaluating with the correct formula and acknowledging the mistake in the standard deviation calculation: $\sigma = \sqrt{900 \times \frac{1}{3} \times (1 - \frac{1}{3})} = \sqrt{900 \times \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{2}{3}} = \sqrt{600} = 24.49$. Given the discrepancy and re-evaluating the options provided, the correct standard deviation, considering rounding or potential calculation expectations, should be closely examined against the options given.

In a Binomial Distribution Where N = 900 and P=