Suppose that 50% of all young adults prefer McDonald's to Burger King when asked to state a preference. A group of 8 young adults were randomly selected and their preferences recorded. (Round your answers to three decimal places.) (a)What is the probability that more than 6 preferred McDonald's? (b)What is the probability that between 3 and 6 (inclusive) preferred McDonald's? (c)What is the probability that between 3 and 6 (inclusive) preferred Burger King

Suppose that 50% of all young adults prefer McDonald's to Burger King when asked to state a preference. A group of 8 young adults were randomly selected and their preferences recorded. (Round your answers to three decimal places.) (a)What is the probability that more than 6 preferred McDonald's? (b)What is the probability that between 3 and 6 (inclusive) preferred McDonald's? (c)What is the probability that between 3 and 6 (inclusive) preferred Burger King

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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