5. On average a certain road section results in 4 traffic accidents per month. What is the probability that for any given month at the given road section (a) exactly 5 accidents will occur?; (b) more than 3 accidents will occur? (c) at least 2 accidents will occur?

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5. On average a certain road section results in 4 traffic accidents per month.
What is the probability that for any given month at the given road section (a)
exactly 5 accidents will occur?; (b) more than 3 accidents will occur? (c) at
least 2 accidents will occur?
Transcribed Image Text:5. On average a certain road section results in 4 traffic accidents per month. What is the probability that for any given month at the given road section (a) exactly 5 accidents will occur?; (b) more than 3 accidents will occur? (c) at least 2 accidents will occur?
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