A Local Motel Has 50 Rooms

question 109

Essay

A local motel has 50 rooms. The occupancy rate for the winter months is 60%. Find the probability that in a
given winter month fewer than 35 rooms will be rented. Use the normal distribution to approximate the
binomial distribution.

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Definitions:

Constant Darkness

An environmental condition characterized by the absence of light for an extended period, affecting biological rhythms and behaviors in organisms.

Hibernation

A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter to conserve energy, often involving significantly lowered body temperature and slowed breathing.

Annual Reproductive Cycle

A periodic sequence of events through which an organism reproduces, completing the cycle within one year.

Hormone's Activational Effect

The immediate influence or action of hormones on the body, affecting behavior, physiology, or development.