Elly's hot dog emporium is famous for its chilidogs. Some customers order the hot dogs with hot peppers, while many do not care for that added bit of zest. Elly's latest sales indicate that 30% of the customers ordering her chilidogs order it with hot peppers. Suppose 18 customers are selected at random. What is the probability that sixteen or more customers will want hot peppers?
A) 0.0000
B) 0.708
C) 0.015
D) 0.5
E) 0.80

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Given that only 30% of customers order hot dogs with hot peppers, the probability of 16 or more out of 18 customers choosing hot peppers is extremely low, essentially 0.

Elly's Hot Dog Emporium Is Famous for Its Chilidogs