The average number of field mice per acre in a 5-acre wheat field is estimated to be 10. Find the probability that fewer than 6 field mice are found (a) on a given acre; (b) on 2 of the next 3 acres inspected.

The average number of field mice per acre in a 5-acre wheat field is estimated to be 10. Find the probability that fewer than 6 field mice are found (a) on a given acre; (b) on 2 of the next 3 acres inspected.

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(a) on a given acre;

(b) on 2 of the next 3 acres inspected.

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