The Arrival of Customers at a Service Desk Follows a Poisson

question 31

Essay

The arrival of customers at a service desk follows a Poisson distribution. If they arrive at a rate of two every five minutes, what is the probability that no customers arrive in a five-minute period?

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve nerves that are directly connected to the brain, serving the head and neck.

Trigeminal Nerve

A cranial nerve responsible for sensory information from the face and head, as well as motor functions for biting and chewing.

Cervical

Pertaining to the neck or the cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion and providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain.