In a Book, Two Misprints Occur Per 100 Pages

question 156

Multiple Choice

In a book, two misprints occur per 100 pages. Using the cumulative Poisson probability table available in your text, which of the following probabilities can we determine for a book of 500 pages?

• A) The probability of finding 5 or 6 misprints equals 0.099.
• B) The probability of finding at least 20 misprints equals 0.003.
• C) The probability of finding at least 24 misprints equals 0.1234.

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