SOLUTION: about 6% of the population is allergic to pollen. If two people are randomly selected, what is the probability both are allergic to pollen? What is the probability at least one is

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Question 632764: about 6% of the population is allergic to pollen. If two people are randomly selected, what is the probability both are allergic to pollen? What is the probability at least one is allergic to pollen?
Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let X = number out of 2 people selected who are allergic to pollen

X~Binomial(2, 0.06)

probability both are allergic to pollen = P(2) = highlight%280.0036%29
probability at least one is allergic to pollen = P(1 or greater) = highlight%280.1164%29