An Airline,believing That 6% of Passengers Fail to Show Up

question 62

Multiple Choice

An airline,believing that 6% of passengers fail to show up for flights,overbooks.Suppose a plane will hold 320 passengers and the airline sells 335 seats.What is the probability the airline will not have enough seats and will have to bump someone?

• A)0.075
• B)0.121
• C)0.375
• D)0.919
• E)0.081

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Definitions:

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, linking the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Lactate

A compound produced during the breakdown of glucose in the absence of sufficient oxygen, often associated with muscle fatigue and exercise.

Phosphate

A chemical compound containing the phosphate ion, PO4^3-, involved in many biological processes including energy transfer.

Kinetic Energy

Energy associated with motion.