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The probability that someone files their taxes late is 0.351. If you are questioning 10 people, what is the probability

that 6 of them filed their taxes on time.

User M Dunbavan
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Answer:

0.209.

Explanation:

The probability that someone files their taxes on time is 1 - 0.351 = 0.649.

To find the probability that 6 out of 10 people file their taxes on time, we can use the binomial distribution. The binomial formula for the probability of k success in n trials is given by:

P(k) = (n choose k) * p^k * (1-p)^(n-k)

Where (n choose k) is the number of combinations of n items taken k at a time, and p is the probability of success in a single trial.

So, for the problem at hand:

P(6) = (10 choose 6) * 0.649^6 * (1 - 0.649)^(10 - 6) = 0.209

Therefore, the probability that 6 out of 10 people file their taxes on time is approximately 0.209.

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