The Number of Accidents That Occur at a Certain Intersection

question 228

Multiple Choice

The number of accidents that occur at a certain intersection known as "Five Corners" on a Friday afternoon between the hours of 3 P.M. and 6 P.M., along with the corresponding probabilities, are shown in the following table. Find the expected number of accidents during the period in question.

• A) E = 0.081
• B) E = 0.156
• C) E = 0.106
• D) E = 0.141

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