Finding N and P in a binomial distribution with mean 12 and SD 2.683

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A binomial distribution has a mean of 12 and a standard deviation of 2.683, what are N and P?

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First, let's see the $...

Is this homework?

Show some effort then ask the question again. At least write out the definition of a binomial dist. and suggest how the problem can be approached (you started out that way but need further advice) or cannot be approached (because you tried and didn't work).
 

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