Cars arrive randomly at an intersection with an average rate of 20 cars per hour. The likelihood,
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Cars arrive randomly at an intersection with an average rate of 20 cars per hour. The likelihood, or probability, that no car enters the intersection within a period of x minutes can be estimated by f(x) = e-x/3.
(a) What is the likelihood that no car enters the intersection during a 5-minute period?
(b) Determine the value of x that gives a 30% chance that no car enters the intersection during an interval of x minutes.
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College Algebra With Modeling And Visualization
ISBN: 9780134418049
6th Edition
Authors: Gary Rockswold
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