Approximate Binomial Probabilities Using the Normal Distribution

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Multiple Choice

Approximate Binomial Probabilities Using the Normal Distribution
-A salesperson found that there was a 1% chance of a sale from her phone solicitations. Find the probability of getting 5 or more sales for 1000 telephone calls.

• A) 0.9599
• B) 0.0401
• C) 0.8810
• D) 0.0871

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Definitions:

Femoral Site

The region or location on the body associated with the femur or thigh bone, often referred to in medical contexts like injections or blood draws.

Radial Site

A location on the wrist where the radial artery is palpated for assessing the pulse.

Ulnar Site

A location on the human body near the ulna bone, typically referring to the inner aspect of the forearm.

Apical/Radial Pulse

The measurement of the heart rate by palpating the apex of the heart and the radial artery, often used to check for pulse irregularities or monitor heart health.