Compute stockout sufficiency probability

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This question evaluates understanding of discrete probability and binomial models for independent Bernoulli trials, testing the ability to compute the probability that a limited resource meets random demand.

Compute stockout sufficiency probability

Company: SIG (Susquehanna)

Role: Data Scientist

Category: Statistics & Math

Difficulty: easy

Interview Round: Online Assessment

In a bakery, each customer buys one item: a croissant with probability 70% and a muffin with probability 30%, independently. There are 2 muffins left and 5 customers remain in line. What is the probability that the two muffins suffice (i.e., no customer wants a muffin after muffins are depleted)?

Overview: This question evaluates understanding of discrete probability and binomial models for independent Bernoulli trials, testing the ability to compute the probability that a limited resource meets random demand.

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Aug 11, 2025
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Probability That Muffins Suffice

Setup

  • Each of the 5 remaining customers independently chooses one item:
    • Croissant with probability 0.7
    • Muffin with probability 0.3
  • The bakery has 2 muffins left.

Task

What is the probability that the two muffins suffice for all remaining customers (i.e., there is no customer who wants a muffin after muffins are depleted)?

Hint: This is equivalent to “no more than 2 of the 5 customers want a muffin.”

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