Finding Binomial Probabilities A poll is given, showing 20% are in favor of a new building project. If 5 people are chosen at random, what is the probability that exactly 4 of them favor the new building project? Round your answer to 3 decimal places.

Finding Binomial Probabilities A poll is given, showing 20% are in favor of a new building project. If 5 people are chosen at random, what is the probability that exactly 4 of them favor the new building project? Round your answer to 3 decimal places.

Algebra and Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter14: Counting And Probability

Section14.CT: Chapter Test

Problem 14CT: An unbalanced coin weighted so that the probability of heads is 0.55. The coin is tossed ten times....

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Finding Binomial Probabilities

A poll is given, showing 20% are in favor of a new building project. If 5 people are chosen at random, what is the probability that exactly 4 of them favor the new building project?

Round your answer to 3 decimal places.

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