4. On average, 3 traffic accidents per month occur at a certain intersection. What is the probability that in any given month at this intersection a) exactly 5 accidents will occur? b) fewer than 3 accidents will occur? c) at least 2 accidents will occur

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4.
On average, 3 traffic accidents per month occur at a certain intersection. What is the probability
that in any given month at this intersection
a)
exactly 5 accidents will occur?
b)
fewer than 3 accidents will occur?
c)
at least 2 accidents will occur
Transcribed Image Text:4. On average, 3 traffic accidents per month occur at a certain intersection. What is the probability that in any given month at this intersection a) exactly 5 accidents will occur? b) fewer than 3 accidents will occur? c) at least 2 accidents will occur
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