The Average Time Between Phone Calls Arriving at a Call

question 74

Multiple Choice

The average time between phone calls arriving at a call center is 30 seconds.Assuming that the time between calls is exponentially distributed, find the probability that more than a minute elapses between calls.

• A)0.135
• B)0.368
• C)0.865
• D)0.607
• E)0.709

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Definitions:

Open-Chain Form

Describes molecules that possess a linear or branched structure without cyclic or ring formations, often contrasting with cyclic forms.

D-Galactose

A naturally occurring sugar component of lactose, important in metabolism and the structure of biomolecules.

Open-Chain Form

Describes compounds that have a linear or branched structure rather than a cyclic structure, common in organic chemistry.

L-Altrose

A rare sugar of the aldohexose type, which is a stereoisomer of glucose and part of the allose family.