The Length of Time Patients Must Wait to See a Doctor

question 45

Essay

The length of time patients must wait to see a doctor in a local clinic is uniformly distributed between 15 minutes and 2 1/2 hours.
a.Define the random variable in words.
b.What is the probability of a patient waiting exactly 50 minutes?
c.What is the probability that a patient would have to wait between 45 minutes and 2 hours?
d.Compute the probability that a patient would have to wait over 2 hours.
e.Determine the expected waiting time and its standard deviation.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty In Demand

Uncertainty in demand refers to the unpredictable fluctuations in customer demand for goods or services, making inventory and production planning challenging.

Inflexible Transportation Modes

Transportation methods that offer limited flexibility in operations, schedules, or routes, often leading to challenges in adapting to changing supply chain needs.

Expensive

Having a high price or cost; signifying that a good or service costs a lot, often more than what is considered reasonable or affordable.

Aggregate

A total or combined amount, sum, or mass made up of distinct or varied parts.