Answer:
Mean of the binomial distribution
μ = 174.972 bolts
Step-by-step explanation:
Step(i):-
Given that Bob tested 24 bolts that he randomly picked and found that 5 were defective
The proportion of the defective item
[tex]p = \frac{x}{n} = \frac{5}{24} = 0.2083[/tex]
Step(ii):-
Let 'x' be a random variable in a binomial distribution
Mean of the binomial distribution
μ = np
μ = 840 ×0.280
μ = 174.972
Final answer:-
Mean of the binomial distribution μ = 174.972 bolts