Twelve jurors are randomly selected from a population of 4 million residents. Of these 4 million residents, it is known that 44% are of a minority race. Of the 12 jurors selected, 2 are minorities. (a) What proportion of the jury described is from a minority race? (b) If 12 jurors are randomly selected from a population where 44% are minorities, what is the probability that 2 or fewer jurors will be minorities? (c) What might the lawyer of a defendant from this minority race argue? (a) The proportion of the jury described that is from a minority race is (Round to two decimal places as needed.)

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Twelve jurors are randomly selected from a population of 4 million residents. Of these 4 million residents, it is known that 44% are of a minority race. Of the 12 jurors selected, 2 are
minorities.
(a) What proportion of the jury described is from a minority race?
(b) If 12 jurors are randomly selected from a population where 44% are minorities, what is the probability that 2 or fewer jurors will be minorities?
(c) What might the lawyer of a defendant from this minority race argue?
(a) The proportion of the jury described that is from a minority race is
(Round to two decimal places as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:Twelve jurors are randomly selected from a population of 4 million residents. Of these 4 million residents, it is known that 44% are of a minority race. Of the 12 jurors selected, 2 are minorities. (a) What proportion of the jury described is from a minority race? (b) If 12 jurors are randomly selected from a population where 44% are minorities, what is the probability that 2 or fewer jurors will be minorities? (c) What might the lawyer of a defendant from this minority race argue? (a) The proportion of the jury described that is from a minority race is (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
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