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A survey in March, 1994 issue of Life magazine indicated that nine out of ten Americans pray frequently and earnestly. A poll is now taken of 1000 randomly selected Americans. Assuming the 1994 survey is still accurate, find the probability that at least 925 of those polled will indicate that they pray earnestly.

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The expert examines random selection in probability. The frequency which Americans pray earnestly are determined.

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