The use of drones, aircraft without onboard human pilots, is becoming more prevalent. According to a 2017 report, 55% of people in a certain region had seen a drone in action. Suppose 60 people from this region are randomly selected. Complete parts (a) through (d) below.

The use of drones, aircraft without onboard human pilots, is becoming more prevalent. According to a 2017 report, 55% of people in a certain region had seen a drone in action. Suppose 60 people from this region are randomly selected. Complete parts (a) through (d) below.

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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of people in a certain region had seen a drone in action. Suppose

people from this region are randomly selected. Complete parts (a) through (d) below.

What is the probability that at least

had seen a drone?

The probability that at least

had seen a drone is

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