According to Geologists, the San Francisco Bay Area Experiences Five

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to geologists, the San Francisco Bay Area experiences five earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.5 or greater every 100 years. What is the expected value of the number of earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.5 or greater striking the San Francisco Bay Area in the next 40 years?

• A) 1.414
• B) 2.000
• C) 2.236
• D) 5.000

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