The average number of field mice per acre in a 5-acre wheat field is estimated to be 10. Find the probability that fewer than 7 field mice are found (a) on a given acre; (b) on 3 of the next 2.5 acres inspected

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The average number of field mice per acre in a 5-acre wheat field is estimated to be 10. Find the probability that fewer than 7 field mice are found

  (a) on a given acre;

  (b) on 3 of the next 2.5 acres inspected.

(ROUND OFF YOUR FINAL ANSWER TO FIVE DECIMAL PLACES)

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