You Are Planning to Take the Test to Be Certified

question 16

Multiple Choice

You are planning to take the test to be certified to administer CPR.Your teacher has told you that only 35% of candidates pass the test the first time.For those who fail the test on the first try,41% pass on their second attempt.Estimate the percentage of those tested who still are not certified after two attempts.Your simulation should use at least 20 runs.

• A)21%
• B)38%
• C)76%
• D)69%
• E)14%

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