Problem 4 A survey found that 25% of car owners had their cars serviced at a local shop rather than having it serviced at their respective dealers. If 18 car owners are randomly selected, find the probability that exactly 5 people have their cars serviced at a local shop.

Problem 4 A survey found that 25% of car owners had their cars serviced at a local shop rather than having it serviced at their respective dealers. If 18 car owners are randomly selected, find the probability that exactly 5 people have their cars serviced at a local shop.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter5: Highway Safety

Section: Chapter Questions

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than having it serviced at their respective dealers. If 18 car owners are randomly
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