Could you help me understand this one?  "There is an average of four accidents per month at an intersection. Assume that a month has 30 days. (a)what is the probability of 3 or more accidents next month? (b)what is the probability of 2 or more accidents in 23-day period? (c)what is the probability of no accidents during the next 7 days? "

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"There is an average of four accidents per month at an intersection. Assume that a month has 30 days.

(a)what is the probability of 3 or more accidents next month?

(b)what is the probability of 2 or more accidents in 23-day period?

(c)what is the probability of no accidents during the next 7 days? "

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