A construction zone on a highway has a posted speed of 40 kmph. The speeds of vehicles passing through this construction zone are normally distrbuted with a mean of 45 kmph and a standard deviation of 4 kmph. a.) What is the probability that a vehicle passing through the construction zone exceeds the posted limit? b.) What is the probability that a vehicle passing through the construction zone is travelling at speeds between 38 and 49 kmph?

A construction zone on a highway has a posted speed of 40 kmph. The speeds of vehicles passing through this construction zone are normally distrbuted with a mean of 45 kmph and a standard deviation of 4 kmph. a.) What is the probability that a vehicle passing through the construction zone exceeds the posted limit? b.) What is the probability that a vehicle passing through the construction zone is travelling at speeds between 38 and 49 kmph?

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter6: Fundamental Principles Of Traffic Flow

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16P

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