9 A candidate for office intends to campaign in a state if her initial support level exceeds 40% of the voters. A random sample of 350 voters is taken, and it is decided to campaign if the sample proportion supporting the candidate exceeds 0.32. a. What is the probability of a decision not to campaign if, in fact, the initial support level is 30%? b. What is the probability of a decision not to campaign if, in fact, the initial support level is 50%?

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9 A candidate for office intends to campaign in a state
if her initial support level exceeds 40% of the voters.
A random sample of 350 voters is taken, and it is decided to campaign if the sample
proportion supporting the candidate exceeds 0.32.
a. What is the probability of a decision not to campaign if, in fact, the initial support level is
30%?
b. What is the probability of a decision not to campaign if, in fact, the initial support level is
50%?
Transcribed Image Text:9 A candidate for office intends to campaign in a state if her initial support level exceeds 40% of the voters. A random sample of 350 voters is taken, and it is decided to campaign if the sample proportion supporting the candidate exceeds 0.32. a. What is the probability of a decision not to campaign if, in fact, the initial support level is 30%? b. What is the probability of a decision not to campaign if, in fact, the initial support level is 50%?
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