Fourteen jurors are randomly selected from a population of 3 million residents. Of these 3 million residents,

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Fourteen jurors are randomly selected from a population of 3 million residents. Of these 3 million residents, it is known that 40% are of a minority race. Of the 14 jurors selected, 2 are minorities.

(a) What proportion of the jury described is from a minority race?

(b) If 14 jurors are randomly selected from a population where 40% are minorities, what is the probability that 2 or fewer jurors will be minorities?

(c) What might the lawyer of a defendant from this minority race argue?

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