On Average, a Major Earthquake (Richter Scale 6

question 112

Multiple Choice

On average, a major earthquake (Richter scale 6.0 or above) occurs three times a decade in a certain California county. Find the probability that at least one major earthquake will occur within the next decade.

• A).7408
• B).1992
• C).1494
• D).9502

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