Determine the Required Probability by Using the Poisson Approximation to the Binomial

question 131

Multiple Choice

Determine the required probability by using the Poisson approximation to the binomial distribution. Round to threedecimal places.
-The probability that a car will have a flat tire while driving through a certain tunnel is 0.00005. Use the Poisson approximation to the binomial distribution to find the probability that among 8000 cars
Passing through this tunnel, at most two will have a flat tire.

• A)0.062
• B)0.054
• C)0.938
• D)0.992

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