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Binomial Situation

Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert
Quiz
Probability
Summary
The content focuses on the Binomial Situation in GMAT math problems, emphasizing its relevance for students aiming for elite math scores and providing detailed explanations on how to approach these problems.
  • The Binomial Situation is a complex problem type that may appear as a very hard problem on the GMAT, primarily concerning multiple trials of the same event with independent outcomes.
  • Understanding the And rule and the Or rule is crucial, but the Binomial Situation is specifically for those targeting almost perfect math scores.
  • The probability of success in individual trials and the number of trials are predetermined, with examples provided to illustrate the calculation of probabilities in binomial situations.
  • The general binomial formula is introduced, highlighting the importance of understanding the logic behind the formula rather than memorizing it.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Binomial Situation
01:14
Examples of Binomial Situations
07:37
General Binomial Formula