The probability that South Florida will be hit by a major hurricane (category 4 or 5) in

Chapter 11, Problem 25

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The probability that South Florida will be hit by a major hurricane (category 4 or 5) in any single year is \(\frac{1}{16}\).

(Source: National Hurricane Center)

a. What is the probability that South Florida will be hit by a major hurricane two years in a row?

b. What is the probability that South Florida will be hit by a major hurricane in three consecutive years?

c. What is the probability that South Florida will not be hit by a major hurricane in the next ten years?

d. What is the probability that South Florida will be hit by a major hurricane at least once in the next ten years?

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frac 1 16

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