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
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
Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability
Section8.7: Probability
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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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