If a seed is planted, it has a 85% chance of growing into a healthy plant. If 9 seeds are planted, what is the probability that exactly 4 don't grow?   2. In a population where 45% of voters prefer Candidate A, an organization conducts a poll of 6 voters. Find the probability that 6 of the 6 voters will prefer Candidate A. (Report answer accurate to 4 decimal places.)

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1. If a seed is planted, it has a 85% chance of growing into a healthy plant.

If 9 seeds are planted, what is the probability that exactly 4 don't grow?

 

2. In a population where 45% of voters prefer Candidate A, an organization conducts a poll of 6 voters. Find the probability that 6 of the 6 voters will prefer Candidate A.

(Report answer accurate to 4 decimal places.)

 

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