The probability that a student assistant, takes an error in checking the midterm examination is estimated to be 0.30.  Find the probability that the 15th student randomly checked by the student assistant is the 10th one to be erroneously checked.

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Section6.7: Probability And Odds
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The probability that a student assistant, takes an error in checking the midterm examination is estimated to be 0.30.  Find the probability that the 15th student randomly checked by the student assistant is the 10th one to be erroneously checked.

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