SOLUTION: The probability that an individual is left handed is 0.11. In a class of 29 students, what is the probability of finding five left handers? a. 0.11 b. 0.172 c. 0.117 d. 0.000

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Question 1143186: The probability that an individual is left handed is 0.11. In a class of 29 students, what is the probability of finding five left handers?
a. 0.11
b. 0.172
c. 0.117
d. 0.000
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C%5B29%5D%5E5%2A0.11%5E5%2A%281-0.11%29%5E%2829-5%29 = C%5B29%5D%5E5%2A0.11%5E5%2A0.89%5E24 = %28%2829%2A28%2A27%2A26%2A25%29%2F%281%2A2%2A3%2A4%2A5%29%29%2A0.11%5E5%2A0.89%5E24 = 0.1167 (approximately).    ANSWER