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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Definitions:

Proprietorship

A business entity owned and run by one individual where there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business.

Taxed

Subjected to a financial charge or levy by a governmental authority on income, property, or sales.

Liabilities

Obligations that a company owes to outside parties, typically consisting of loans and accounts payable.

Transfer Of Ownership

Transfer Of Ownership involves the legal process by which the rights of owning an asset or property are moved from one party to another.