Faults occur on a piece of string at an average rate of one every three   metres. Bobbins, each containing 5 metres of this string are to be used. What is the probability   that a randomly selected bobbin will contain (a) two faults.  (b) at least two faults.

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Faults occur on a piece of string at an average rate of one every three  
metres. Bobbins, each containing 5 metres of this string are to be used. What is the probability  
that a randomly selected bobbin will contain (a) two faults. 
(b) at least two faults. 

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