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Discussion Forum : GATE Exam Questions - Section 6 (Q.No. 8)
8.
The return period for the annual maximum flood of a given magnitude is 8 years. The probability that this flood magnitude will be exceeded once during the next 5 years is
Discussion:
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Navi said:
9 years ago
Here, we can use 1-(1-1/8)^5.
Chhaya said:
8 years ago
Thanks @Navi.
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Shashikanth said:
6 years ago
The probability of accidents once during the next five years has been asked and not the probability of exceeding at least once in the next 5 years.
So, 5C1(1/8)(7/8)^4 = 0.3664.
So, 5C1(1/8)(7/8)^4 = 0.3664.
Vish jasani said:
6 years ago
Yes, right, agree @Navi.
Amartya said:
4 years ago
@Shashikanth.
Your point is right, there is a difference in once and at least once probability.
Your point is right, there is a difference in once and at least once probability.
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