During an Hour of Class, a Professor Anticipates Six Questions

question 109

Short Answer

During an hour of class, a professor anticipates six questions on average.
A) What is the probability that in a given hour of class, exactly six questions are asked?
B) What is the expected number of questions asked in a 20-minute period?
C) What is the probability that no questions are asked over a 20-minute period?

• A) What is the probability that in a given hour of class, exactly six questions are asked?
• B) What is the expected number of questions asked in a 20-minute period?
• C) What is the probability that no questions are asked over a 20-minute period?

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