Description of normal approximation to binomial distribution

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It is known that in a sack of mixed bean seeds, 35% are yellow beans. Use the normal approximation to the binomial distribution to find the probability that in a sample of 400 beans there are

a) less than 120 yellow beans
b) between 120 and 150 yellow beans (inclusive)
c) more than 160 yellow beans

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