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(a)
The justification for the pattern
(b)
The pattern for
(c)
To prove: The pattern for the probability of
(d)
The justification about the formula
(e)
To fill: The provided table by using the pattern for the probability of
(f)
The number of people in a group for which the probability of at least two people having the same birthday is greater than
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