Super Bowl XLVI Was Played Between the New York Giants

question 45

Multiple Choice

Super Bowl XLVI was played between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots in Indianapolis. Due to a decade-long rivalry between the Patriots and the city's own team, the Colts, most Indianapolis residents were rooting heartily for the Giants. Suppose that 90% of Indianapolis residents wanted the Giants to beat the Patriots. What is the probability that from a sample of 40 Indianapolis residents, fewer than 95% were rooting for the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI?

• A) 0.0474
• B) 0.1469
• C) 0.8531
• D) Cannot be determined

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