The Probability P (As a Decimal) That No Tsunami with Waves

question 45

Multiple Choice

The probability P (as a decimal) that no tsunami with waves over 15 feet high will strike a beach community over a period of t years is given by the formula P = 0.93^t. What is the percentage decrease of the probability for each 1-year increase in the time interval?

• A)3%
• B)5%
• C)7%
• D)9%

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