Assume that the number of train delays during a year follows a Poisson distribution with the mean of 10. Find the probability that the time between the next two delays is at least 3 months.   Answer choices;  A 0.0821 B 0.1112 C 0.2500 D 0.3031 E 0.3679

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Assume that the number of train delays during a year follows a Poisson distribution with the mean of 10. Find the probability that the time between the next two delays is at least 3 months.

 

Answer choices; 

A

0.0821

B

0.1112

C

0.2500

D

0.3031

E

0.3679

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