Based on a smartphone survey, assume that 56% of adults with smartphones use them in theaters. In a separate survey of 260 adults with smartphones, it is found that 142 use them in theaters. a. If the 56% rate is correct, find the probability of getting 142 or fewer smartphone owners who use them in theaters is____.  Round to four decimal places as needed b. Is the result significantly low?

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Based on a smartphone survey, assume that 56% of adults with smartphones use them in theaters. In a separate survey of 260 adults with smartphones, it is found that 142 use them in theaters.

a. If the 56% rate is correct, find the probability of getting 142 or fewer smartphone owners who use them in theaters is____. 

Round to four decimal places as needed

b. Is the result significantly low?

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