On a Particular Busy Section of the Garden State Parkway

question 115

Multiple Choice

On a particular busy section of the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey, police use radar guns to detect speeding drivers. Assume the time that elapses between successive speeders is exponentially distributed with the mean of 15 minutes. What is the probability of a waiting time in excess of 25 minutes between successive speeders?

• A) 0.1889
• B) 0.2674
• C) 0.7336
• D) 0.8113

Understand the methodology and importance of time-series and comparative analyses.

Grasp the concept of the DuPont model in dissecting ROE into component ratios.

Recognize the different bases used in preparing component percentages and their implications.

Understand the differences and interrelations among various turnover ratios.

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