The Canada Safety Council reported that 8% of Canadian drivers read while driving.If 500 drivers are selected at random, find the probability that exactly 40 will admit to reading while driving.

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This is a binomial probability problem with n=500, p=0.08, and x=40. We can use the binomial probability formula to find the answer:
P(x=40) = (500 choose 40) * 0.08^40 * (1-0.08)^(500-40) = 0.0656
Therefore, the probability of exactly 40 out of 500 drivers admitting to reading while driving is 6.56%. The closest option to this answer is C) 6.56%. Options A, B, and D are all far off from the actual probability.

The Canada Safety Council Reported That 8% of Canadian Drivers