Use the Poisson Distribution to Find the Indicated Probability

question 25

Multiple Choice

Use the Poisson Distribution to find the indicated probability.
-A mountain search and rescue team receives a mean of 0.78 calls per day. Find the probability that on a randomly selected day, they will receive fewer than two calls.

• A) 0.1840
• B) 0.1394
• C) 0.8160
• D) 0.3576

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Definitions:

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population that lives below the national poverty line, indicating the proportion of the population living in poverty.

Hispanics

People from, or descendants of, Spanish-speaking populations, primarily found in Latin America and the United States.

Children Under 18

Individuals who are in the age group that legally categorizes them as minors in most jurisdictions.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population that lives below the nation's official poverty line, indicating the proportion of people living in poverty.