Math Problem Statement
45.4% of people think the economy is the most important issue, 20.9% think it's the federal deficit, and the rest think it's something else. If 5 people are chosen at random, what is that probability that at least one will say the federal deficit is the most important issue?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Complement Rule
Formulas
P(at least one says deficit) = 1 - P(none say deficit)
P(none say deficit) = (P(not deficit))^n
Theorems
Complement Rule in Probability
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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