In the following problem, check that it is appropriate to use the normal approxi

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In the following problem, check that it is appropriate to use the normal approximation to the binomial. Then use the normal distribution to estimate the requested probabilities. More than a decade ago, high levels of lead in the blood put 89% of children at risk. A concerted effort was made to remove lead from the environment. Now, suppose only 15% of children in the United States are at risk of high blood-lead levels. (a) In a random sample of 220 children taken more than a decade ago, what is the probability that 50 or more had high blood- lead levels? (Round your answer to three decimal places.) (b) In a random sample of 220 children taken now, what is the probability that 50 or more have high blood-lead levels? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)

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In the following problem, check that it is appropriate to use the normal approximation to the binomial. Then use the normal distribution to estimate the requested probabilities. More than a decade ago, high levels of lead in the blood put 89% of children at risk. A concerted effort was made to remove lead from the environment. Now, suppose only 15% of children in the United States are at risk of high blood-lead levels. (a) In a random sample of 220 children taken more than a decade ago, what is the probability that 50 or more had high blood- lead levels? (Round your answer to three decimal places.) (b) In a random sample of 220 children taken now, what is the probability that 50 or more have high blood-lead levels? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)

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