The time between arrivals of vehicles at a particular intersection follows an exponential probability distribution with a mean of 12 seconds. Sketch this exponential probability distribution. What is the probability that the arrival time between vehicles is 12 seconds or less? What is the probability that the arrival time between vehicles is 6 seconds or less?

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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.
Sketch this exponential probability distribution.
What is the probability that the arrival time between vehicles is 12
seconds or less?
What is the probability that the arrival time between vehicles is 6
seconds or less?
Transcribed Image Text:The time between arrivals of vehicles at a particular intersection follows an exponential probability distribution with a mean of 12 seconds. Sketch this exponential probability distribution. What is the probability that the arrival time between vehicles is 12 seconds or less? What is the probability that the arrival time between vehicles is 6 seconds or less?
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