Use the Appropriate Normal Distribution to Approximate the Resulting Binomial

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Short Answer

Use the appropriate normal distribution to approximate the resulting binomial distribution. Round your answers to four decimal places.
A marksman's chance of hitting a target with each of his shots is 60%. If he fires 30 shots, what is the probability of his hitting the target

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Definitions:

Pseudopodia

Temporary, foot-like extensions of a cell's surface, used for movement and ingestion by some single-celled organisms.

False Feet

Also called pseudopodia, these are temporary projections of the cytoplasm found in some eukaryotic cells, used for movement and feeding.

Excavate

To remove earth carefully and systematically from an archaeological site to uncover past artifacts or structures.

Pellicle

A flexible outer covering consisting of protein; characteristic of certain protists (e.g., ciliates and euglenoids).