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The image asks to compute the probability for a binomial distribution where \( X \) is a binomial variable with parameters \( n = 7 \) and \( p = 0.4 \), and you need to calculate \( P(5 \leq X \leq 7) \). The answer must be rounded to five decimal places.

### Solution:

The binomial probability formula is:

\[
P(X = k) = \binom{n}{k} p^k (1-p)^{n-k}
\]

Where:
- \( \binom{n}{k} \) is the binomial coefficient,
- \( p = 0.4 \) is the probability of success,
- \( n = 7 \) is the number of trials.

We are asked to calculate the probability that \( X \) is between 5 and 7, inclusive:

\[
P(5 \leq X \leq 7) = P(X = 5) + P(X = 6) + P(X = 7)
\]

#### Step 1: Compute \( P(X = 5) \)
\[
P(X = 5) = \binom{7}{5} (0.4)^5 (0.6)^2 = \frac{7!}{5!2!} (0.4)^5 (0.6)^2
\]

#### Step 2: Compute \( P(X = 6) \)
\[
P(X = 6) = \binom{7}{6} (0.4)^6 (0.6)^1 = \frac{7!}{6!1!} (0.4)^6 (0.6)^1
\]

#### Step 3: Compute \( P(X = 7) \)
\[
P(X = 7) = \binom{7}{7} (0.4)^7 (0.6)^0 = 1 \cdot (0.4)^7
\]

After calculating each probability, sum them up to get \( P(5 \leq X \leq 7) \).

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### Follow-Up Questions:
1. What does the binomial distribution represent in probability?
2. How do we calculate binomial coefficients?
3. Can this problem be solved using a calculator or software?
4. How does changing \( p \) affect the probabilities?
5. How does increasing the number of trials \( n \) influence the distribution?

**Tip:** When working with binomial distributions, always check if the problem involves cumulative probabilities (as it does here).

In the exercise, X is a binomial variable with n = 7 and p = 0.4. Compute the given probability P(5 ≤ X ≤ 7). Round your answer to five decimal places.

Calculate the probability P(5 ≤ X ≤ 7) for a binomial distribution where X is a binomial variable with n = 7 and p = 0.4. This solution covers key probability concepts such as the binomial distribution formula and binomial coefficients. Suitable for high school students in Grades 9-12.

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