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 no arrivals in a 1-minute period? If required, round your answer to six decimal places. What is the probability of 3 or fewer arrivals in a 1-minute period? If required, round your answer to six decimal places. What is the probability of no arrivals 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.

 

  1. What is the probability of no arrivals in a 1-minute period? If required, round your answer to six decimal places.



  2. What is the probability of 3 or fewer arrivals in a 1-minute period? If required, round your answer to six decimal places.



  3. What is the probability of no arrivals in a 12-second period? If required, round your answer to four decimal places.
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