According to a study done by a university student, the probability a randomly selected individual will not cover his or her mouth when sneezing is
0.267.
Suppose you sit on a bench in a mall and observe people's habits as they sneeze.
(a) What is the probability that among 18 randomly observed individuals exactly 5 do not cover their mouth when sneezing?
(b) What is the probability that among 18 randomly observed individuals fewer than 4 do not cover their mouth when sneezing?
(c) Would you be surprised if, after observing 18 individuals, fewer than half covered their mouth when sneezing? Why?
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