A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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Author: Sheldon Ross
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27% of all college students major in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). If 40 college students are randomly selected, find the
c. At least 10 of them major in STEM. ?
d. Between 4 and 8 (including 4 and 8) of them major in STEM. ?
Round all answers to 4 decimal places.
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