Consider the probability that exactly 91 out of 159 students will pass their college placement exams. Assume the probability that a given student will pass their college placement exam is 61%. Approximate the probability using the normal distribution. Round your answer to four decimal places.

Consider the probability that exactly 91 out of 159 students will pass their college placement exams. Assume the probability that a given student will pass their college placement exam is 61%. Approximate the probability using the normal distribution. Round your answer to four decimal places.

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