The time between arrivals of vehicles at a particular intersection follows an exponential probability distribution with a mean of 12 seconds. What is the probability of 30 or more seconds between vehicle arrivals? a) 0.082 b) 0.052 c) 0.072 d) None of the answers are correct e) 0.042

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The time between arrivals of vehicles at a particular intersection follows an
exponential probability distribution with a mean of 12 seconds.
What is the probability of 30 or more seconds between vehicle arrivals?
a) 0.082
b) 0.052
c) 0.072
d) None of the answers are correct
e) 0.042
Transcribed Image Text:The time between arrivals of vehicles at a particular intersection follows an exponential probability distribution with a mean of 12 seconds. What is the probability of 30 or more seconds between vehicle arrivals? a) 0.082 b) 0.052 c) 0.072 d) None of the answers are correct e) 0.042
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