t an uncontrolled T- junction, it is seen that on an average, 2 vehicles turn to the right in each interval of 120 seconds. What is the probability that there will be 3 or 4 vehicles turning to the right? (Hint: The arrival of vehicles was found to be a purely random phenomenon)

t an uncontrolled T- junction, it is seen that on an average, 2 vehicles turn to the right in each interval of 120 seconds. What is the probability that there will be 3 or 4 vehicles turning to the right? (Hint: The arrival of vehicles was found to be a purely random phenomenon)

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