SOLUTION: A survey found that 30% of pet owners had their pets bathed professionally rather than doing it themselves. If 18 pet owners are randomly selected find the probability that exactly

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Question 449297: A survey found that 30% of pet owners had their pets bathed professionally rather than doing it themselves. If 18 pet owners are randomly selected find the probability that exactly 5 people have their pets professionally bathed.
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A survey found that 30% of pet owners had their pets bathed professionally rather than doing it themselves. If 18 pet owners are randomly selected find the probability that exactly 5 people have their pets professionally bathed.
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Binomial Problem with n = 18 and p = 0.3
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P(x=5) = 18C5(0.3)^5(0.7)^15 = 0.0988
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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