When mean number μ of Atlantic hurricanes per year is given: μ=7.2 Find the probability that in a random selected year, there are exactly 5 hurricanes. That is, find P (5), where P(x) is the probability of x Atlantic hurricanes

When mean number μ of Atlantic hurricanes per year is given: μ=7.2 Find the probability that in a random selected year, there are exactly 5 hurricanes. That is, find P (5), where P(x) is the probability of x Atlantic hurricanes

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is, find P (5), where P(x) is the probability of x Atlantic hurricanes

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