On Average,a Major Earthquake (Richter Scale 6

question 56

Multiple Choice

On average,a major earthquake (Richter scale 6.0 or above) occurs 3 times a decade in a certain California county.What is the probability that less than six months will pass before the next earthquake?

• A)0.1393
• B)0.8607
• C)0.0952
• D)0.9048

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