What Is the Probability of Arriving at a Traffic Light

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the probability of arriving at a traffic light when it is red if the red signal is flashed for 35 sec, the yellow signal for 5 sec, and the green signal for 60 sec?

• A) The probability is 0.30
• B) The probability is 0.35
• C) The probability is 0.45
• D) The probability is 0.40

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