A scientist is testing 120 samples of Copper dug out from a mine randomly to access purity. In the scientist's research they discover roughly 65% of the samples are pure copper. Determine the probability that among the 120 samples that fewer than than 72 are pure copper.

A scientist is testing 120 samples of Copper dug out from a mine randomly to access purity. In the scientist's research they discover roughly 65% of the samples are pure copper. Determine the probability that among the 120 samples that fewer than than 72 are pure copper.

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