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Question 1206063: A study reports that 56% of Americans support increased funding for public schools. If 5 Americans are chosen at random, what is the probability that:
a) All 5 of them support increased funding for public schools?

b) None of the 5 support increased funding for public schools?

c) At least one of the 5 support increased funding for public schools?
Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A study reports that 56% of Americans support increased funding for public schools.
If 5 Americans are chosen at random, what is the probability that:
a) All 5 of them support increased funding for public schools?
b) None of the 5 support increased funding for public schools?
c) At least one of the 5 support increased funding for public schools?
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(a)  ANSWER :  P =  = 0.0551  (rounded).


(b)  ANSWER :  P =  =  = 0.0165  (rounded).


(c)  ANSWER :  P = 1 -  = 1 -  = 1 - 0.0165 = 0.9835  (rounded).

Solved.

As the formulas are written, they explain everything.



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