What is the probability that there will be no more than one power surge in 24-hour period? (b). What is the probability that there will be more than three power surge in a 24-hour period

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(1). The number of power surges in an electric grid has a poisson distribution with a mean of one power surge every twelve hours. (a). What is the probability that there will be no more than one power surge in 24-hour period? (b). What is the probability that there will be more than three power surge in a 24-hour period? (2).A lot of 12 compressor tanks is checked to see whether there are any defective tanks. Three tanks are checked for leaks. If 1 or more of the 3 is defective, the lot is rejected. Find the probability that the lot will be rejected if there are actually 3 defective tanks in the lot. (3). A carton contains 24 light bulbs, 3 of which are defective what is the probability that if a sample of 6 is chosen at random from the carton of bulbs, X will be defective.
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