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A machine produces 3-inch nails. A sample of 100 nails is selected, and it is found that 25 are shorter than 3 inches. Find the 95% confidence interval on the proportion of all such nails that are shorter than 3 inches.

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A machine produces 3-inch nails. A sample of 100 nails is selected, and it is found that 25 are shorter than 3 inches. Find the 95% confidence interval on the proportion of all such nails that are shorter than 3 inches. ...

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