Normal approximation to the binomial-distribution

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A recent study of minimum wage earners found that 51.3% of them are 16 to 24. suppose a sample of 600 minimum wage earners is selected. is it appropriate to use the normal approximation to the binomial distribution. explain why what is the probability that mroe than 340 of the wage earners are 16 to 24 years old.

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