During a Formula 1 test. 25% of the cars that participated in the test experienced a tire blowout. Of the next 15 cars tested, what is the probability that more than 5 will experience tire blowouts? A) 0.7073 B 0.2361 0.1484 0.4613

During a Formula 1 test. 25% of the cars that participated in the test experienced a tire blowout. Of the next 15 cars tested, what is the probability that more than 5 will experience tire blowouts? A) 0.7073 B 0.2361 0.1484 0.4613

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During a Formula 1 test, 25% of the cars that participated in the test experienced a tire blowout. Of the next 15 cars tested, what is
the probability that more than 5 will experience tire blowouts?
A 0.7073
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0.4613

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