A coin is tossed 400 times. Use the normal curve approximation to find the probability of obtaining: (a) between 184 and 212 heads inclusive; (b) exactly 207 heads; (c) fewer than 173 or more than 225 heads.

A coin is tossed 400 times. Use the normal curve approximation to find the probability of obtaining: (a) between 184 and 212 heads inclusive; (b) exactly 207 heads; (c) fewer than 173 or more than 225 heads.

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