8. The probability that a region prone to hurricanes will be hit by a hurricane in any single year is 0.1. What is the expected number of hurricanes to hit the area in the next 90 years? а. 9 b. 3 c. 8.1 O d. 2.85

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8. The probability that a region prone to hurricanes will be hit by a hurricane in
any single year is 0.1. What is the expected number of hurricanes to hit the area
in the next 90 years?
а. 9
b. 3
c. 8.1
d. 2.85
e. None of the above
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Transcribed Image Text:8. The probability that a region prone to hurricanes will be hit by a hurricane in any single year is 0.1. What is the expected number of hurricanes to hit the area in the next 90 years? а. 9 b. 3 c. 8.1 d. 2.85 e. None of the above Clear selection
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