Solve probabilities problem by quantitative methods

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Quantitative Methods- Probabilities Problem

A country road averages 6 potholes per mile. A road crew is sent out to repair the road. Find the following probabilities. Use the appropriate table or software if you want.

a) That a mile stretch of road will have exactly 7 potholes.

b) That a half mile stretch of road will have at most 2 potholes.

c) That a 1.5 mile stretch of road will have at least 3 potholes.

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