Find the Indicated Probability

question 144

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated probability. Round to four decimal places.
-In a study, 35% of adults questioned reported that their health was excellent. A researcher wishes to study the health of people living close to a nuclear power plant. Among 10 adults randomly
Selected from this area, only 3 reported that their health was excellent. Find the probability that
When 10 adults are randomly selected, 3 or fewer are in excellent health.

• A)0.5138
• B)0.2522
• C)0.3743
• D)0.2616

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