Poisson Distribution

Assume the geometric distribution applies. Use the given probability of success p to find the indicated probability. 
Find the P(5) when p = 0.80

• 0.001
• 0.082
• 0.003

Given that x has a Poisson distribution with μ=4, what is the probability that x = 0?

• 0.0183
• 0
• 1

Assume the Poisson distribution applies. Use the given mean to find the indicated probability.
Find P(6) when μ = 4.

• 0.104
• 0.134

Assuming that breakdowns in electricity supply occur ramdomly with mean of one breakdown every 10 weeks. Find the probability of at least 2 breakdowns in any period of one week (Poisson)

• 0.0047

• 0.0952

• 0.0002

• 1.000

The mean number of accidents per month at a certain intersection is 3.What is the probability that in any given month exactly 4 accidents will occur at this intersection? (Poisson)

• 0.081

• 0.672

• 0.168

The McDonald's Monopoly game has a 1 in 4 chance of winning. What is the probability your first win is on your third attempt? (Geometric)

• .1406

• .0156

• .2500

• .0352

Only 4% of people have type AB blood. What is the probability the first person with AB blood at the blood drive will be the 12th donor? (Geometric)

• .0001

• .0255

• .6382

• .2553

Given 13% of people are left-handed. What is the probability the first left-handed person will be the sixth person polled? (Geometric)

• .0564

• .1116

• .0001

• .0648

The probability that a salesman will make a sale on any given call is .23. Find the probability that his first sale will occur on his fourth or fifth call. (Geometric)

• .1050

• .0809

• .1859

• .8141

According to the BMV, about 93% of all people who take the driving test pass. What is the probability it will take someone more than two times to pass the test? Poisson

• .9300

• .0651

• .9951

• .0679