Concept explainers
a.
The probability that the next post will be within the one minute.
a.
Answer to Problem 29RE
The probability will be 0.2835.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The average time between the new post on the message board is 3 minutes.
The model for the probability less than the t minutes is given as:
Evaluating the probability of the next post within the 1 minute:
b.
The probability that the next post will be within the two minute.
b.
Answer to Problem 29RE
The probability will be 0.49.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The average time between the new post on the message board is 3 minutes.
The model for the probability less than the t minutes is given as:
Evaluating the probability of the next post within the 1 minute:
c.
The probability that the next post will be within the five minute.
c.
Answer to Problem 29RE
The probability will be 0.81.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The average time between the new post on the message board is 3 minutes.
The model for the probability less than the t minutes is given as:
Evaluating the probability of the next post within the 1 minute:
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