It has been found that on average, nine shoppers enter a Shoprite supermarket in any given 15-minute period. What is the probability that: Q.4.2.1 Four shoppers will enter a Shoprite supermarket in any given five minute period? Interpret your answer. Q.4.2.2 Less than two shoppers will enter a Shoprite supermarket in any given 15 minute period? Interpret your answer.

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It has been found that on average, nine shoppers enter a Shoprite supermarket in any
given 15-minute period. What is the probability that:

Q.4.2.1 Four shoppers will enter a Shoprite supermarket in any given five minute
period? Interpret your answer.

Q.4.2.2 Less than two shoppers will enter a Shoprite supermarket in any given 15
minute period? Interpret your answer.

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