I could use some help with this problem?

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The discussion focuses on statistical sampling, specifically regarding the sampling distribution of sample proportions in a population where 60% of voters are Democrats. Key points include the need for a sample size of at least 30 for the distribution to be approximately normal, the calculation of probabilities for various scenarios using the normal approximation, and the application of the Central Limit Theorem. The probabilities discussed include finding the likelihood of 190 or fewer voters being Democrats, 150 or more, and the range between 140 and 230 voters.

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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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