Find probability that more than half are heavy smokers

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One prominent physician claims that 70% of chose with lung cancer are heavy smokers. If his assertion is correct. find the probability that out of 10 such patients recently admitted to a hospital

a) more than half are heavy smokers
b) 4 are heavy smokers
c) less than 2 are non-smokers

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