The Probability That an Individual Is Left-Handed Is 0

question 76

Multiple Choice

The probability that an individual is left-handed is 0.16. In a class of 80 students, what is the mean and standard deviation of the number of left-handed students? Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary.

• A) mean: 12.8; standard deviation: 3.28
• B) mean: 80; standard deviation: 3.28
• C) mean: 12.8; standard deviation: 3.58
• D) mean: 80; standard deviation: 3.58

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