Airline passengers arrive randomly and independently at the passenger screening facility at a major international airport. The mean arrival rate is 6 passengers per minute. What is the probability of at least 1 arrival in a 12-second period? If required, round your answer to four decimal places.

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Airline passengers arrive randomly and independently at the passenger screening facility at a major international airport. The mean arrival rate is 6 passengers per minute.

What is the probability of at least 1 arrival in a 12-second period? If required, round your answer to four decimal places.

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