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MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications

6th Edition

ISBN:9781119256830

Author:Amos Gilat

Publisher:Amos Gilat

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A traffic officer knows that there are 6 road accidents per day on average on the avenue he watches. What is the probability that in a period of two days, there will be at least 10 road accidents?

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