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In a certain large population of manatees in Florida, the proportion that have scars from boat...

In a certain large population of manatees in Florida, the proportion that have scars from boat collisions is approximately 0.88. Suppose 12 manatees are randomly selected from this population.

a) What is the probability that exactly 10 have scars from boat collisions?  

Give your response to at least 3 decimal places.

b) What is the probability that more than 10 have scars from boat collisions?  

Give your response to at least 3 decimal places.

c) What is the probability that no more than 10 have scars from boat collisions?

Give your response to at least 3 decimal places.

   

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