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Question 447095: A region is prone to flooding once every 20 years. The probability of flooding in any one year is 1/20. What is the probability of flooding for three consecutive years?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 consecutive years equals: 1/20x1/20x1/20=1/8000..