Out of any 30 car accidents, authorities are analysing the likelihood that different numbers were caused by texting and driving. A study suggests that 1 in 4 accidents are caused by texting and driving. Calculate the following: a) The probability that 10 or more of the accidents are caused by texting and driving. b) The probability that between 8 and 10, including 8 and 10, accidents are caused by texting and driving. c) The expected number, of the 30 accidents, that are caused by texting and driving.

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Out of any 30 car accidents, authorities are analysing the likelihood that different numbers were caused by texting and driving. A study suggests that 1 in 4 accidents are caused by texting and driving.


Calculate the following:

a) The probability that 10 or more of the accidents are caused by texting and driving.
b) The probability that between 8 and 10, including 8 and 10, accidents are caused by texting and driving.
c) The expected number, of the 30 accidents, that are caused by texting and driving.

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