The Random Variable X Is the Number of Customers Arriving

question 142

Multiple Choice

The random variable x is the number of customers arriving at the service desk of a local car dealership over an interval of 10 minutes. It is known that the average number of arrivals in 10 minutes is 5.3. The probability that there are less than 3 arrivals in any 10 minutes is:

• A) .0659
• B) .0948
• C) .1016
• D) .1239

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Definitions:

Hollow Organs

Organs within the body that have a cavity, such as the stomach, intestine, and bladder.

Smooth

Pertaining to smooth muscle, an involuntary non-striated muscle found within the walls of organs and structures such as the digestive tract, blood vessels, and urinary bladder.

Cardiac

Pertaining to the heart and its functions or diseases.

Skeletal

Relating to the skeleton, the bony framework of the body that protects internal organs and supports the body structure.