A hiring manager knows from the past that only 42% of applicants are qualified for the position to be filled. a. what is the probability for the next 9 applicants that the third qualified applicant will be the 9th person to apply? b. what is the probability that the first qualified applicant will be the 4th person to apply?

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A hiring manager knows from the past that only 42% of applicants are qualified for the position to be filled.

a. what is the probability for the next 9 applicants that the third qualified applicant will be the 9th person to apply?

b. what is the probability that the first qualified applicant will be the 4th person to apply?

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