SOLUTION: Given a binomial distribution with n = 35 and p = 0.86, would the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Why or why not?

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Question 577619: Given a binomial distribution with n = 35 and p = 0.86, would the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Why or why not?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's not a reasonable approximation since n(1-p) = 35(1-0.86) = 4.9, which is less than 5.