Suppose the probability of an accident at an intersection is 0.6. What is the probability out of 10 independent cars crossing the intersection, that at most 8 accidents occur? (round your answer correct to 4 decimal places)

Suppose the probability of an accident at an intersection is 0.6. What is the probability out of 10 independent cars crossing the intersection, that at most 8 accidents occur? (round your answer correct to 4 decimal places)

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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Author:Sheldon Ross

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Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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