Nonvoters are less affluent and less educated. Nearly half of nonvoters (46%) have family incomes less than $30,000, compared with 19% of likely voters. Most nonvoters (54%) have not attended college; 72% of likely voters have completed at least some college (Source: Pew Research Center, October, 2014, "The Party of Nonvoters"). Suppose you interview 12 people who are considered nonvoters. Round answers to 4 decimal places.a.) What is the probability that 12 nonvoters have a family income of less than $30,000? b.) What is the probability that more than 8 nonvoters have a family income of less than $30,000 ? c.) What is the probability that at least 8 nonvoters have not attended college? d.) What is the probability that fewer than 12 nonvoters have not attended college?

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Nonvoters are less affluent and less educated. Nearly half of nonvoters (46%) have family incomes less than $30,000, compared with 19% of likely voters. Most nonvoters (54%) have not attended college; 72% of likely voters have completed at least some college (Source: Pew Research Center, October, 2014, "The Party of Nonvoters"). Suppose you interview 12 people who are considered nonvoters. Round answers to 4 decimal places.

a.) What is the probability that 12 nonvoters have a family income of less than $30,000?

b.) What is the probability that more than 8 nonvoters have a family income of less than $30,000 ?

c.) What is the probability that at least 8 nonvoters have not attended college?

d.) What is the probability that fewer than 12 nonvoters have not attended college?

 

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