On average, 14% of the vehicles being driven along a stretch of road are heavy goods vehicles
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On average, 14% of the vehicles being driven along a stretch of road are heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). A girl stands on a footbridge above the road and counts the number of vehicles, up to and including the first HGV that passes. Find the probability that she counts:
a. At most three vehicles
b. At least five vehicles.
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Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Probability & Statistics 1 Coursebook
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