The monthly worldwide average number of airplane crashes

Chapter 4, Problem 52P

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QUESTION:

Problem 52P

The monthly worldwide average number of airplane crashes of commercial aklines is 3.5. What is the probability that there will be

(a) at least 2 such accidents in the next month;

(b) at most 1 accident in the next month?

Explain your reasoning!

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QUESTION:

Problem 52P

The monthly worldwide average number of airplane crashes of commercial aklines is 3.5. What is the probability that there will be

(a) at least 2 such accidents in the next month;

(b) at most 1 accident in the next month?

Explain your reasoning!

ANSWER:

Solution:

Step 1 of 3:

The monthly average number of airplane crashes of commercial airlines is 3.5.

  1. We have to find the probability that there will be at least 2 such accidents in the next month.
  2. We have to find the probability that there will be at most 1 accident in the next month.


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