Watching Fireworks A survey found that 21 % of Americans

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Problem 23E

Watching Fireworks A survey found that 21 % of Americans watch fireworks on television on July 4. Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of the number of individuals who watch fireworks on television on July 4 if a random sample of 1000 Americans is selected.

Source: USA Snapshot, USA TODAY.

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Problem 23E

Watching Fireworks A survey found that 21 % of Americans watch fireworks on television on July 4. Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of the number of individuals who watch fireworks on television on July 4 if a random sample of 1000 Americans is selected.

Source: USA Snapshot, USA TODAY.

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Solution :

Step 1 of 1:

Let n denotes the total American selected is 1000.

Let p denotes the 21 percent (0.21) of Americans watch fireworks on television.

We need to find q value.

q = 1-p

q = 1-0.21

q = 0.79

Hence, q=0.79.

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