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Binomial and Geometric · Challenge problem

Using the normal approximation (continuity correction) to estimate P(X=12)P(X = 12) for XX binomial with n=25n = 25, p=0.5p = 0.5 — that is, the area between 11.511.5 and 12.512.5 — what value do you get? Give your answer to four decimal places.