11. The probability that a mouse inoculated with a serum will contract a certain disease is 0.02. Using The Poisson approximation, find the probability taht at most 3 of 30 inoculated mice will contract the disease.

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11. The probability that a mouse inoculated with a serum will contract a certain disease is 0.02. Using
The Poisson approximation, find the probability taht at most 3 of 30 inoculated mice will contract
the disease.
Transcribed Image Text:11. The probability that a mouse inoculated with a serum will contract a certain disease is 0.02. Using The Poisson approximation, find the probability taht at most 3 of 30 inoculated mice will contract the disease.
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