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Transcribed Image Text:Decide which probability distribution-binomial, geometric, or Poisson-applies to the question. You do not need to answer the question.
Given: The probability that a federal income tax return is filled out incorrectly with an error in favor of the taxpayer is 20%. Question: What is the probability that of the ten tax returns randomly selected for an audit, three returns will contain only errors favoring the taxpayer?
O A. geometric
O B. binomial
O C. Poisson
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