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CAPE Applied Mathematics Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(i)

On a particular stretch of road, there are on average 3 accidents per week. Find the probability that no accidents occur in a particular week.

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  1. 4(a)(ii)Find the probability that MORE than 3 accidents occur in a particular week.[3 marks]
  2. 4(a)(iii)Find the probability that EXACTLY 6 accidents occur in a particular fortnight.[3 marks]
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