Studies show​ that, historically, a certain city is hit by a hurricane about every 25 years.   a. Based on the historical record, what is the empirical probability that the city will be hit by a hurricane next year? b. What is the probability that the city will be hit by a hurricane in two consecutive years? c. What is the probability that the city will be hit by at least one hurricane in the next 11 years?

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Studies show​ that, historically, a certain city is hit by a hurricane about every 25 years.
 
a. Based on the historical record, what is the empirical probability that the city will be hit by a hurricane next year?
b. What is the probability that the city will be hit by a hurricane in two consecutive years?
c. What is the probability that the city will be hit by at least one hurricane in the next 11 years?
 
a. The empirical probability that the city will be hit by a hurricane next year is __.
(Simplify your answer.)
 
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