Assume that random guesses are made for six multiple choice questions on an SAT​ test, so that there are nequals 6 ​trials, each with probability of success​ (correct) given by pequals 0.4. Find the indicated probability for the number of correct answers. Find the probability that the number x of correct answers is fewer than 4.  a. Upper P left parenthesis Upper X less than 4 right parenthesis equals ​(Round to four decimal places as​ needed.)

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Assume that random guesses are made for six multiple choice questions on an SAT​ test, so that there are nequals 6 ​trials, each with probability of success​ (correct) given by pequals 0.4. Find the indicated probability for the number of correct answers.

Find the probability that the number x of correct answers is fewer than 4. 

a. Upper P left parenthesis Upper X less than 4 right parenthesis equals

​(Round to four decimal places as​ needed.)
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Number of trials (n) = 6

Probability of success (p) = 0.4

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