Sylhet experiences 7 earthquakes, on average in every six-months. a. What is the probability that there'll 20 earthquakes there in the next TWO years? b. What is the probability that there'll be less than 6 earthquakes during the first half of the year 2021?

Sylhet experiences 7 earthquakes, on average in every six-months. a. What is the probability that there'll 20 earthquakes there in the next TWO years? b. What is the probability that there'll be less than 6 earthquakes during the first half of the year 2021?

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