Suppose the Time Intervals Between Arrivals of Successive Cars at an Expressway

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Short Answer

Suppose the time intervals between arrivals of successive cars at an expressway tollbooth during rush hour are exponentially distributed and that the average time interval between arrivals is 8 seconds. Find the probability that the average time interval between arrivals of successive cars is more than 8 seconds.
Round your answer to two decimal places.

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Definitions:

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for color vision and function best in relatively bright light.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function in low light and provide black-and-white vision.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common vision condition caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision.

Rod Photoreceptors

Cells in the retina of the eye responsible for vision in low light conditions.