A car insurance company has determined that 10% of drivers were involved in a car accident last year. If 3 drivers are randomly selected, what is the probability of getting: a) one driver involved in a car accident last year? P(x = 1) = b) fewer than two drivers who were involved in a car accident last year? P(x2)=

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A car insurance company has determined that 10% of drivers were involved in a car accident last year.

A car insurance company has determined that 10% of drivers were involved in a car accident last year. If 3 drivers are randomly selected, what is the probability of getting:

a) one driver involved in a car accident last year?

P(x = 1) =

b) fewer than two drivers who were involved in a car accident last year?

P(x2)=

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