Compute the probabilities for the following situations. These probabilities can be computed analytically, or you may write a computer program to generate the probabilities by simulation. Out of a group of 23 students, what is the probability that 2 students share the same birthday? Out of a group of 100 students

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  • Compute the probabilities for the following situations. These probabilities can be computed analytically, or you may write a computer program to generate the probabilities by simulation.
    1. Out of a group of 23 students, what is the probability that 2 students share the same birthday?
    2. Out of a group of 100 students, what is the probability that 3 students share the same birthday?
    3. How many students must be in the class for the probability to be at least 50% that there are 2 who share a birthday in the same month?
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