The Average Wait Time to See a Doctor at a Maternity

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Short Answer

The average wait time to see a doctor at a maternity ward is 16 minutes. What is the probability that a patient will have to wait between 20 and 30 minutes before seeing a doctor? Suppose the wait time is exponentially distributed.

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