A survey found that 30% of all adults in a certain city have eaten egg for breakfast. Suppose 30 adults from that city are selected at random. What is the probability 8 to 10 of the adults selected eat egg for breakfast? What is the expected number of adults who eat egg for breakfast?

A survey found that 30% of all adults in a certain city have eaten egg for breakfast. Suppose 30 adults from that city are selected at random. What is the probability 8 to 10 of the adults selected eat egg for breakfast? What is the expected number of adults who eat egg for breakfast?

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