Suppose the Probability of Contracting a Certain Disease Is P

Multiple Choice

Suppose the probability of contracting a certain disease is p = 0.0004 for a new case in a given year.What is the expected number of new cases in a year in a town where 4000 people do not currently have the disease?

A) 0.16
B) 1.6
C) 16
D) 0.0004
E) 0.10