2) (Poisson Approximation) A book of 500 pages contains 750 misprints. a) What is the probability that a page contains no misprints? b) What is the probability that a page contains at least 2 misprints?
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Given that lambda = 1.5 (750 misprints in 500 pages), we use the Poisson distribution formula: \[ P(X = 0) = \frac{e^{-1.5} \times 1.5^0}{0!} = e^{-1.5} \approx 0.2231 \] Show more…
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