Suppose in a carnival game, there are six identical boxes, one of which contains a prize. A contestant wins the prize by selecting the box containing it. Before each game, the old prize is removed and another prize is placed at random in one of the six boxes. Is it appropriate to use the binomial probability distribution to find the probability that a contestant who plays the game five times wins exactly twice? Check each of the requirements of a binomial experiment.

Yes, the five trials are independent, repeated under the same conditions, have only two outcomes, and have the same probability of success.

No, the five trials are independent, repeated under the same conditions; have only two outcomes but they do not have the same probability of success.

Yes, the five trials are dependent, repeated under the same conditions, have only three outcomes, and have the same probability of success.

No, the five trials are dependent, repeated under the same conditions; have only two outcomes, but they do not have the same probability of success.

No, the five trials are independent, have only two outcomes, and have the same probability of success, but are not repeated under the same

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To determine if it is appropriate to use the binomial probability distribution in this scenario, we need to check the requirements of a binomial experiment:

1. The trials are independent: In this scenario, the trials can be considered independent since the outcome of one game (selecting a box) does not affect the outcome of another game.

2. The trials are repeated under the same conditions: The games are repeated under the same conditions as the old prize is removed and replaced with a new one in random boxes before each game.

3. There are only two outcomes: The contestant can either win the prize (success) or not win the prize (failure). Thus, there are only two outcomes.

4. The probability of success remains the same for each trial: This criterion is not met since the probability of success (finding the box with the prize) changes with each game. Therefore, it is not appropriate to use the binomial probability distribution.

So, the correct answer is: No, the five trials are independent, repeated under the same conditions; have only two outcomes but they do not have the same probability of success.