In each of the following situations, is it reasonable to use a binomial distribution for the random variable X? Give reasons for your answer in each case. 

a. In a random sample of students in a fitness study, X is the mean daily exercise time of the sample. 

b. A manufacturer of running shoes picks a random sample of 20 shoes from the production of shoes each day for a detailed inspection. X is the number of pairs of shoes with a defect. 

c. A nutrition study chooses an SRS of college students. They are asked whether or not they usually eat at least five servings of fruits or vegetables per day. X is the number who say that they do. 

d. X is the number of days during the school year when you skip a class.

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