The number of monthly breakdowns of a super computer

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Use Table II of "Statistical Tables" to verify the results of Exercise 78.
Exercise 78

The number of monthly breakdowns of a super computer is a random variable having a Poisson distribution with λ = 1.8. Use the formula for the Poisson distribution to find the probabilities that this computer will function
(a) without a breakdown;
(b) with only one breakdown.

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