David's Gasoline Station Offers 4 Cents Off Per Litre If

question 32

Multiple Choice

David's gasoline station offers 4 cents off per litre if the customer pays in cash and does not use a credit card. Past evidence indicates that 40% of all customers pay in cash. During a one-hour period twenty-five customers buy gasoline at this station. What is the probability that more than ten and less than fifteen customers pay in cash?

• A) 0.541
• B) 0.401
• C) 0.380
• D) 0.562

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