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    Probability of correct answers on multiple choice test?

    I cannot figure out what formula to use for the following questions. If a student is taking a ten question (four answer choices per question) how do you figure out the probability of:
    a) getting at least one question rcorrect
    b)passing the exam (at least 6 correct)
    c) getting an A (at least 9 correct)

    I have tried several and none seems to produce the correct answers. I have been working on this (and another question that I cannot even begin to explain) for a couple of days. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    This link will help - there is an example in here that is exactly like your question:

    http://www.talkstats.com/showthread.php?t=146

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