If a binomial distribution has a mean of 4.8, which of these could be its variance?

Correct answer C. 2.3

Explanation

Binomial variance npq equals the mean multiplied by q, where 0 < q < 1, so it must be positive and smaller than 4.8; only 2.3 satisfies both conditions.

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