Q 1: Analyzes of the maximum depth of rain in an area showed that the depth is 300 mm and within 24 hours it has a return period of 60 years. Calculate the probability of rain equal to or more than 300 mm occurring three times in 50 consecutive years

Q 1: Analyzes of the maximum depth of rain in an area showed that the depth is 300 mm and within 24 hours it has a return period of 60 years. Calculate the probability of rain equal to or more than 300 mm occurring three times in 50 consecutive years

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Q 1: Analyzes of the maximum
depth of rain in an area showed
that the depth is 300 mm and
within 24 hours it has a return
period of 60 years. Calculate
the probability of rain equal to
or more than 300 mm occurring
three times in 50 consecutive
years

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