The probability of a flood in any given year in a region prone to floods is 0.2.Solve, a. What is the probability of a flood two years in a row? b. What is the probability of a flood for three consecutive years? c. What is the probability of no flooding for four consecutive years?

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Section6.7: Probability And Odds
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The probability of a flood in any given year in a region prone to floods is 0.2.
Solve, a. What is the probability of a flood two years in a row? b. What is the probability of a flood for three consecutive years? c. What is the probability of no flooding for four consecutive years?

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