SOLUTION: In 2006, the General Social Survey asked respondents whether they favored or opposed sex education in public schools. According to the survey results, 89% favored sex education in

Question 564215: In 2006, the General Social Survey asked respondents whether they favored or opposed sex education in public schools. According to the survey results, 89% favored sex education in public schools. If two of the respondents are randomly selected, what is the probability that at least one favors sex education in public schools?
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According to the survey results, 89% favored sex education in public schools. If two of the respondents are randomly selected, what is the probability that at least one favors sex education in public schools?
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Binomial Problem with n = 2 and p(favor) = 0.89 ; P(not favor) = 0.11
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P(1<= x <=2)
= 1 - P(x = 0)
= 1 - (0.11)^2
= 0.9879
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Stan H.
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