It is estimated that 3.7% of general population will live past their 90th birthday. In a graduating class of 714 high school seniors, find the following probabilities a) 15 or more will live beyond their 90th birthday b) 30 or more will live beyond their 90th birthday c) between 25 and 35 will live beyond their 90th birthday d) more than 40 will live beyond their 90th birthday

It is estimated that 3.7% of general population will live past their 90th birthday. In a graduating class of 714 high school seniors, find the following probabilities a) 15 or more will live beyond their 90th birthday b) 30 or more will live beyond their 90th birthday c) between 25 and 35 will live beyond their 90th birthday d) more than 40 will live beyond their 90th birthday

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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