911 Phone Calls

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911 Phone Calls
911 phone calls arrive at the rate of 30 per hour at the local call center. ​ ​
-{911 Phone Calls Narrative} Find the probability of receiving exactly eight calls in 15 minutes.

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Definitions:

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs over a particular period or in a given sample.

Deception

The act of misleading or tricking someone through false statements or actions.

Anger

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility triggered by what is perceived as wrong or threatening.

Fear

A distressing sensation triggered by the conviction that an individual or entity presents danger, could inflict suffering, or is a hazard.