The Time That Customers Wait to Be Served at the Delicatessen

question 55

Multiple Choice

The time that customers wait to be served at the delicatessen for a grocery store follows the uniform distribution between 0 and 7 minutes. What is the probability that a randomly selected customer will wait between 1 and 5 minutes at the deli?

• A)0.2857
• B)0.1429
• C)0.4286
• D)0.5714

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Definitions:

Declarative Memory

The aspect of human memory that involves the capacity to recall factual information, such as events, facts, and concepts.

Working Memory

A component of short-term memory where information is temporarily held and manipulated for cognitive tasks such as learning, reasoning, and comprehension.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state characterized by heightened focus, concentration, and suggestibility.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the information and connecting it to other knowledge the person has, to better retain the information.