I could use some help with this problem?

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The discussion revolves around a statistical problem involving voter demographics in a state where 60% of voters are Democrats. It seeks assistance in understanding the sampling distribution of the sample proportion for a sample of 300 voters, including conditions for normality. Additionally, it asks for the probabilities of specific outcomes regarding the number of Democratic voters, such as having 190 or fewer, 150 or more, and between 140 and 230. The thread emphasizes the need for participants to show some effort in solving the homework questions rather than seeking direct answers. Overall, the focus is on applying statistical concepts to analyze voter proportions.
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I could use some help with this problem?
In a certain state 60% of the voters are democrats. Randomly select a sample of 300 voters.

A. Describe the sampling distribution of the sample proportion.

B. what is the smallest required size of sample for the distribution of the sample proportion to be approximately normal?

C. what is the probability that 190 or less voters are democrats?

D. what is the probability that 150 or more voters are democrats?

E. What is the probability that the number of democrats is between 140 and 230?
 
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Same as for your other post: homework questions, no attempt to solve them yourself.
 
show some attempt.
 
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