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In the United States, 40% of the population has brown eyes. If 15 people are randomly chosen, what are the chances that fewer than 6 have brown eyes? a 61% b 26.75% c 40.32% d 35.2%

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In the United States, 40% of the population has brown eyes. If 15 people are randomly chosen, what are the chances that fewer than 6 have brown eyes?

61%

26.75%

40.32%

35.2%

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