Estimate the Indicated Probability by Using the Normal Distribution as an Approximation

question 219

Multiple Choice

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution.
-The probability that a radish seed will germinate is 0.7. Estimate the probability that of 140 randomly selected seeds, exactly 100 will germinate.

• A) 0.9331
• B) 0.0669
• C) 0.0769
• D) 0.0679

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