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2. A process follows the binomial distribution with n = 8 and p = .3. Find P(x > 6) to 4 decimal places -- x. x x x x

3. It is estimated that 3% of the athletes competing in a large tournament are users of an illegal drug to enhance performance. The test for this drug is 90% accurate. What is the probability that an athlete who tests positive is actually a user?

Put your answers to 4 decimal places, that is 0.xxxx

4. If P(high) = .3, P(low) = .7, P(favorable | high) = .9, and P(unfavorable | low) = .6, then P(favorable) =

Put your answer to two places , that is. 0.xx

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2. A process follows the binomial distribution with n = 8 and p = .3. Find
P(x > 6) to 4 decimal places -- x. x x x x
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