Math Problem Statement
A researcher wishes to conduct a study of the color preferences of new car buyers. Suppose that 40% of this population prefers the color black. If 18 buyers are randomly selected, what is the probability that exactly 1 buyer would prefer black? Round your answer to four decimal places.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Binomial Distribution
Formulas
P(X = k) = (n choose k) * p^k * (1-p)^(n-k)
(n choose k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!)
Theorems
Binomial Probability Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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